Western Union Company (The)

Western Union Company (The)

32.55
BRL
+1.49
(+4.80%)
6.34EPS
6.20P/E
12.46BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh carries a market capitalization of 12.46B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 11.97B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap12.46B
Enterprise Value11.97B

Important Dates

Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Earnings Date11/4/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh has 315.92M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding315.92M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 6.20. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.61, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.64.

PE Ratio6.20
PS Ratio0.61
PB Ratio2.64
P/TBV Ratio-1.50
P/FCF Ratio5.13
P/OCF Ratio4.02

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.82 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.57 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 3.61 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 3.88, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 11.97B versus a market cap of 12.46B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.57
EV / EBITDA2.82
EV / EBIT3.61
EV / FCF3.88

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh maintains a current ratio of 1.05, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 294.87, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.50 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.05
Quick Ratio1.05
Debt / Equity294.87
Debt / EBITDA3.28
Interest Coverage5.50

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh posted a return on equity (ROE) of 43.97, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.74 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.96, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.15, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 2.20M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 9,475.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)43.97
Return on Assets (ROA)4.96
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.74
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)14.15
Revenue Per Employee2.20M
Employee Count9,475.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh recorded 562.39M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.58, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 2.61B, leaving 2.04B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax562.39M
Effective Tax Rate21.58

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh's stock has declined approximately 25.89% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 34.12, while the 200-day moving average is 42.42.

52-Week Price Change-25.89%
50-Day Moving Average34.12
200-Day Moving Average42.42

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh generated 20.87B in revenue and converted that into 2.04B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.34. EBITDA reached 4.25B, while operating income came in at 3.32B.

Revenue20.87B
Gross Profit7.32B
Operating Income3.32B
Pretax Income2.61B
Net Income2.04B
EBITDA4.25B
EBIT3.32B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)6.34

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh holds 14.44B in cash and equivalents against 13.94B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 6.91B. Total book value stands at 4.73B, with working capital of 1.06B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents14.44B
Total Debt13.94B
Net Debt6.91B
Equity (Book Value)4.73B
Book Value Per Share14.97
Working Capital1.06B

Cash Flow

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Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh produced 3.15B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -675.59M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.48B - equivalent to 7.71 per share.

Operating Cash Flow3.15B
Capital Expenditures-675.59M
Free Cash Flow2.48B
FCF Per Share7.71

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh posted a gross margin of 35.09, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.91 and net profit margin of 9.79 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin35.09
Operating Margin15.91
Pretax Margin12.49
Profit Margin9.79
EBITDA Margin20.35

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh paid dividends of 4.87 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 76.56 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 19.47, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 19.65, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh shareholders.

Dividend Per Share4.87
Payout Ratio76.56
Shareholder Yield19.65
FCF Yield19.47

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Western Union Company Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depository Receipt Repr 1 Sh has an Altman Z-Score of 1.36, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.36