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The Western Union Company
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The Western Union Company (WU) Key Statistics & Financial Metrics

Complete stock analysis with 40+ metrics: valuation ratios, profitability margins, financial health indicators, and dividend data.

Stock Valuation Metrics

Market value, earnings multiples, and pricing ratios

Market Valuation & Earnings Multiples

Market capitalization, P/E ratios, and enterprise value

Market Cap2.18B
Enterprise Value575.78M
Trailing P/E5.50
Forward P/E11.23

Price-Based Ratios

Valuation ratios based on stock price

Price/Sales (ttm)0.54
Forward Price/Sales0.55
Price/Book (mrq)2.38
Price/FCF (ttm)4.22
Price/OCF (ttm)3.57

Enterprise Value Ratios

EV-based valuation multiples

EV/Revenue0.14
EV/Earnings1.46
EV/EBITDA0.69
EV/EBIT0.89
EV/FCF1.12

Stock Price

Current price, 52-week range, and moving averages

Current Price$6.94
1-Day Change-0.86%
52-Week High$10.35
52-Week Low$6.27
52-Week Change-19.68%
YTD Change-24.81%
1-Year Change-17.87%
50-Day MA$7.57
200-Day MA$8.62
Avg Volume (30 day)11.15M

Share Statistics

Outstanding shares, float, and per-share metrics

Shares Outstanding313.60M
Book Value per Share$2.92
Net Cash per Share$5.10
FCF per Share$1.64

Analyst Price Targets & Consensus

Wall Street analyst ratings and 12-month price targets (90 days)

Price Target$7.80
Target Upside/Downside12.39%
Analyst ConsensusSell
Analyst Count5

Profitability & Financial Performance

Profit margins, return metrics, and earnings analysis

Profit Margins

Profitability margins across income statement

Gross Margin32.97%
EBITDA Margin (ttm)20.58%
EBIT Margin (ttm)15.98%
Operating Margin (ttm)16.20%
Pretax Margin (ttm)12.50%
Profit Margin (ttm)9.80%
FCF Margin (ttm)12.78%

Return on Investment Metrics

ROE, ROA, ROIC, and capital efficiency ratios

Return on Equity (ttm)43.23%
Return on Assets (ttm)4.96%
Return on Invested Capital (ttm)26.67%
Return on Capital Employed (ttm)15.65%

Income Statement (TTM)

Trailing twelve months revenue and earnings

Revenue4.03B
Gross Profit1.33B
Operating Income653.70M
Pretax Income504.20M
Net Income395.40M
EBITDA830.30M
EBIT644.80M
Diluted EPS$1.24

Cash Flow (TTM)

Operating cash flow and free cash flow metrics

Operating Cash Flow609.70M
Capital Expenditures93.90M
Free Cash Flow515.80M

Growth Rates (YoY)

Year-over-year growth metrics

Revenue Growth-1.69%
Dividend Growth0.00%

Financial Health & Dividends

Balance sheet analysis, debt ratios, and dividend metrics

Assets & Cash

Total assets and cash positions

Total Assets (mrq)7.97B
Cash & Securities (mrq)4.30B
Net Cash (mrq)1.60B
Net Cash per Share$5.10

Debt & Liabilities

Liabilities, debt, equity, and working capital

Total Debt (mrq)2.70B
Working Capital (mrq)449.90M
Total Equity (mrq)914.70M
Book Value per Share$2.92

Liquidity & Leverage

Liquidity, leverage, and debt coverage ratios

Current Ratio (mrq)1.12
Quick Ratio (mrq)1.12
Debt/Equity (mrq)2.95
Debt/EBITDA (ttm)3.25
Debt/FCF (ttm)5.23

Dividend History & Payout Analysis

Dividend yield, payout ratios, and growth metrics

Dividend per Share (TTM)$0.94
Dividend Yield13.54%
Payout Ratio (Earnings)76.06%
Payout Ratio (FCF)57.15%
Dividend Growth (YoY)0.00%
Ex-Dividend DateSep 16, 2026
Pay DateSep 30, 2026
Dividend FrequencyQuarterly

Yield Metrics

Earnings, FCF, buyback, and shareholder yields

Earnings Yield18.17%
FCF Yield23.70%
Buyback Yield6.54%
Total Shareholder Yield20.08%

Financial Health Scores

Risk assessment and quality metrics

Altman Z-Score1.02
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Dividend Score39.29

Fair Value & Intrinsic Value

Lynch fair value, Graham number, and valuation models

Lynch Fair Value$22.89
Lynch Upside/Downside229.88%
Graham Number$9.01
Graham Upside/Downside29.77%

Frequently Asked Questions About The Western Union Company Statistics

What are the key financial metrics for WU?

The Western Union Company (WU) statistics include 40+ financial metrics organized into valuation ratios (P/E, P/S, P/B, PEG), profitability margins (gross, operating, net), return metrics (ROE, ROA, ROIC), and financial health indicators. These are updated regularly based on the latest filings and market data.

What is WU's valuation analysis?

The valuation section covers market capitalization, earnings multiples like trailing and forward P/E, price-based ratios (P/S, P/B, Price/FCF), and enterprise value ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, EV/FCF). Compare these against sector averages to assess whether The Western Union Company is overvalued or undervalued.

How do I read WU's profitability ratios?

The Western Union Company's profitability is measured through profit margins (gross, EBITDA, operating, net) and return metrics (ROE, ROA, ROIC, ROCE). Higher margins indicate better cost control, while higher returns show efficient capital deployment. The income statement and cash flow sections provide the underlying revenue and earnings data.

What do WU's debt ratios indicate?

The financial health section shows The Western Union Company's leverage through debt-to-equity, debt-to-assets, debt-to-EBITDA, and debt-to-FCF ratios, plus liquidity via the current and quick ratios. Lower debt ratios and higher liquidity ratios generally indicate stronger financial stability and lower default risk.

What is WU's dividend analysis?

The dividend section covers The Western Union Company's dividend yield, payout ratios (earnings-based and FCF-based), year-over-year dividend growth, years of consecutive growth, ex-dividend and pay dates, and payment frequency. The yield metrics section also includes earnings yield, FCF yield, buyback yield, and total shareholder yield.