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4.7
Weak

Western Union CO (WU)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Western Union CO (WU) scores 4.7/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #200 of 265 Financials stocks.

Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services

S&P SmallCap 600

$6.18

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#200out of 265 in Financials

Is Western Union CO a Good Investment in 2026?

Western Union CO (WU) scores 4.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Buffett model rates Western Union CO as Strong. The Lynch model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. Western Union CO ranks #200 out of 265 stocks in the Financials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E4.0ROE45.0Market Cap2BDiv Yield12.0

Valuation

Trades at 4x earnings — near sector median of 15x.

Fair value estimate not available for this stock.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/8

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

44% above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 0.9 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Attractive

Earnings yield 18.8% · ROC 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Union CO (WU) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Western Union CO (WU) scores 4.7/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #200 of 265 Financials stocks. That score is below average, suggesting caution. Trades at 4x earnings — near sector median of 15x.
What is Western Union CO's Piotroski F-Score?
Western Union CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/8. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is WU overvalued or undervalued?
A precise fair value estimate is not available for WU. Trades at 4x earnings — near sector median of 15x.
How does WU compare to other Financials stocks?
Western Union CO ranks #200 out of 265 stocks in the Financials sector, placing it in the top 75% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about WU?
AlphaStocks evaluates WU using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Attractive. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.7/10.

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