Western Union Co - Asset Resilience Ratio
Western Union Co (WU) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 17.86% as of March 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2007–2025)
This chart shows how Western Union Co's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check asset allocation strategy of Western Union Co to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Western Union Co's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Western Union Co (WU) market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $1.45 Billion | 17.86% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.45 Billion | 17.86% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Good Liquidity Position: Western Union Co maintains a healthy 17.86% of assets in liquid form.
- This level provides good financial flexibility while maintaining productive asset deployment.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Western Union Co Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Western Union Co's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Credit Services | 1.26% |
|
Pioneer Credit Ltd
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Credit Services | 32.27% |
|
Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Limited
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Credit Services | 4.09% |
|
Atlantis S.A.
WAR:ATS |
Credit Services | 95.52% |
|
Investment Friends Capital SE
WAR:IFC |
Credit Services | 99.92% |
|
Lawfinance Ltd
AU:LAW |
Credit Services | 7.34% |
|
ZIP Co Ltd
AU:ZIP |
Credit Services | 0.13% |
|
Liberty Financial Group
AU:LFG |
Credit Services | 4.96% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Western Union Co (2007–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Western Union Co.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 32.26% | $2.68 Billion | $8.31 Billion | -1.27pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 33.53% | $2.81 Billion | $8.37 Billion | +0.27pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 33.26% | $2.73 Billion | $8.20 Billion | +18.12pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.13% | $1.29 Billion | $8.50 Billion | -14.41pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 29.55% | $2.61 Billion | $8.82 Billion | -6.45pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 36.00% | $3.42 Billion | $9.50 Billion | +0.05pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 35.95% | $3.15 Billion | $8.76 Billion | -17.26pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 53.21% | $4.79 Billion | $9.00 Billion | -1.25pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 54.46% | $5.03 Billion | $9.23 Billion | +5.34pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 49.12% | $4.63 Billion | $9.42 Billion | +14.14pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 34.98% | $3.31 Billion | $9.46 Billion | +1.48pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.50% | $3.31 Billion | $9.89 Billion | +1.19pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 32.31% | $3.27 Billion | $10.12 Billion | -0.59pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 32.90% | $3.11 Billion | $9.47 Billion | +18.22pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.69% | $1.33 Billion | $9.07 Billion | -- |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $7.93 Billion | -- |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $7.35 Billion | -- |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.35% | $193.80 Million | $5.78 Billion | -- |
About Western Union Co
The Western Union Company provides money movement payments, and digital financial services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agents and owned locati… Read more