The Western Union Company
The Western Union Company provides money movement and payment services worldwide. It operates through Consumer Money Transfer and Consumer Services segments. The Consumer Money Transfer segment facilitates money transfers for international cross-border and intra-country transfers, primarily through a network of retail agent and owned locations, as well as through websites and mobile devices. The … Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: The Western Union Company (WU)
The Western Union Company (MX:WU) has a market capitalization of $2.53 Billion (MX$52.13 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the MX stock exchange, this Mexico-based company holds position #4364 globally and #15 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.34% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying The Western Union Company's stock price MX$164.00 by its total outstanding shares 317844905 (317.84 Million).
The Western Union Company Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
The Western Union Company's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows change from $3.65 Billion to $2.53 Billion (-3.54% CAGR).
The Western Union Company Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how The Western Union Company's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
0.80x
The Western Union Company's market cap is 0.80 times its annual revenue
1.78x
Lower than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
3.58x
The Western Union Company's market cap is 3.58 times its annual earnings
0.83x
Higher than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $3.65 Billion | $5.48 Billion | $837.80 Million | 0.67x | 4.36x |
| 2016 | $5.16 Billion | $5.42 Billion | $253.20 Million | 0.95x | 20.39x |
| 2017 | $4.33 Billion | $5.52 Billion | -$557.10 Million | 0.78x | N/A |
| 2018 | $4.50 Billion | $5.59 Billion | $851.90 Million | 0.80x | 5.28x |
| 2019 | $6.02 Billion | $5.29 Billion | $1.06 Billion | 1.14x | 5.68x |
| 2020 | $5.48 Billion | $4.83 Billion | $744.30 Million | 1.13x | 7.37x |
| 2021 | $4.56 Billion | $5.07 Billion | $805.80 Million | 0.90x | 5.66x |
| 2022 | $3.64 Billion | $4.48 Billion | $910.60 Million | 0.81x | 4.00x |
| 2023 | $3.53 Billion | $4.36 Billion | $626.00 Million | 0.81x | 5.64x |
| 2024 | $3.35 Billion | $4.21 Billion | $934.20 Million | 0.80x | 3.58x |
Competitor Companies of WU by Market Capitalization
Companies near The Western Union Company in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.
Key companies related to The Western Union Company by market ranking:
- Visa Inc. Class A (NYSE:V): Ranked #20 globally with a market cap of $539.53 Billion USD.
- Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA): Ranked #25 globally with a market cap of $452.61 Billion USD.
- American Express Company (NYSE:AXP): Ranked #105 globally with a market cap of $159.10 Billion USD.
- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF): Ranked #177 globally with a market cap of $110.13 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Visa Inc. Class A | NYSE:V | $539.53 Billion | $310.11 |
| #25 | Mastercard Inc | NYSE:MA | $452.61 Billion | $508.50 |
| #105 | American Express Company | NYSE:AXP | $159.10 Billion | $298.20 |
| #177 | Capital One Financial Corporation | NYSE:COF | $110.13 Billion | $180.77 |
The Western Union Company Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, The Western Union Company's market cap moved from $3.65 Billion to $ 2.53 Billion, with a yearly change of -3.54%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MX$2.53 Billion | +0.97% |
| 2025 | MX$2.51 Billion | -25.15% |
| 2024 | MX$3.35 Billion | -5.19% |
| 2023 | MX$3.53 Billion | -3.12% |
| 2022 | MX$3.64 Billion | -20.11% |
| 2021 | MX$4.56 Billion | -16.79% |
| 2020 | MX$5.48 Billion | -8.86% |
| 2019 | MX$6.02 Billion | +33.82% |
| 2018 | MX$4.50 Billion | +3.72% |
| 2017 | MX$4.33 Billion | -16.05% |
| 2016 | MX$5.16 Billion | +41.34% |
| 2015 | MX$3.65 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of The Western Union Company was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $2.53 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $2.53 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $2.53 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $2.53 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $2.53 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.