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The Western Union CoMEX:WU 53 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN22.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN180.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Credit Services companies, The Western Union Co ranks worse than 66.43% on this metric.
The Western Union Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN4.36.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN22.52.
During the past 12 months, The Western Union Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Western Union Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 22.60% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 2.85% per year.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Western Union Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Western Union Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
The Western Union Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
MEX:WU vs AGM.A, ECPG, EZPW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The Western Union Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Western Union Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN22.17
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN22.17 mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN22.17 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #285 out of 429 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is The Western Union Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Western Union Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN22.17. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #285 out of 429 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AGM.A and ECPG?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #285 out of 429 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Western Union Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Credit Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Credit Services companies is 11.40, based on 429 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Union Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN22.17. 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 MXN180.79, compared to a current price of MXN118.90 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN22.17. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN22.17 as of Jun. 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 MXN118.90 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN180.79.
GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): MXN22.17
GF Value™: MXN180.79 vs. price of MXN118.90 (34.2% 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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