The Western Union Company

Total Valuation

The Western Union Company carries a market capitalization of 2.38B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.50B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Share Statistics

The Western Union Company currently has 312.70M shares outstanding.

Valuation Ratios

The Western Union Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 6.35. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.69, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -37.95.

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The Western Union Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.86 and an EV/FCF ratio of 3.35. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.62 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 3.55 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

Financial Position

The Western Union Company maintains a current ratio of 1.02, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 288.12, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.96 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Financial Efficiency

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, The Western Union Company has paid 127.70M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.46.

Stock Price Statistics

The Western Union Company's stock has declined approximately -11.96532% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 8.62, while the 200-day moving average is 8.92.

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The Western Union Company generated 4.05B in revenue and converted that into 440.80M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.37. EBITDA reached 873.10M, while operating income came in at 702.90M.

Balance Sheet

The Western Union Company holds 2.93B in cash and equivalents against 2.62B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.14B. Total book value stands at -73.80M, with working capital of 98.70M providing operational flexibility.

Cash Flow

The Western Union Company produced 504.50M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -126.80M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 377.70M - equivalent to 1.18 per share.

Margins

The Western Union Company operates with a gross margin of 36.14, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.36 and net profit margin of 10.88 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 69.44 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Scores

The Western Union Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.37, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.