The Western Union CoMEX:WU 53 Buyback Yield % is 8.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 5.68. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN206.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Credit Services companies, The Western Union Co ranks better than 92.66% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The Western Union Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms
The Western Union Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:WU vs AGM.A, EZPW, ECPG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Western Union Co Buyback Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 5.68. Over the past decade, The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.86 to 11.71. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #13 out of 177 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Western Union Co's current Buyback Yield % of 8.63 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 11.71. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #13 out of 177 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Western Union Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Union Co's Buyback Yield % compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #13 out of 177 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The Western Union Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, The Western Union Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.86 to 11.71 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. The Western Union Co's current Buyback Yield % is 8.63, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN206.80, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.63, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.68. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Union Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN131.50 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN206.80.
GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:
Buyback Yield %: 8.63 (52% above median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: MXN206.80 vs. price of MXN131.50 (36.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2025 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.
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