Western Union Co (WU) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 57.3%

Western Union Co (WU) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 57.3% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($388.80 Million) from net assets ($910.50 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See WU working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

57.3%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$910.50 Million
USD

Intangible Assets

$388.80 Million
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$8.10 Billion
USD

Western Union Co Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2002–2025)

This chart shows how Western Union Co's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 18 annual periods from 2002 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 57.3%, reflecting net assets of $910.50 Million with intangible assets of $388.80 Million USD. See operational self-sufficiency of Western Union Co to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Western Union Co (2002–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Western Union Co from 2002 to 2025, covering 18 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of Western Union Co.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 62.8% $957.80 Million $356.30 Million $8.31 Billion ▼ -4.6 pp
2024 67.4% $968.90 Million $315.40 Million $8.37 Billion ▲ +12.1 pp
2023 55.4% $479.00 Million $213.80 Million $8.20 Billion ▲ +51.2 pp
2022 4.2% $477.80 Million $457.90 Million $8.50 Billion ▲ +21.5 pp
2021 -17.3% $355.60 Million $417.10 Million $8.82 Billion ▲ +153.3 pp
2020 -170.6% $186.60 Million $505.00 Million $9.50 Billion ▼ -197.0 pp
2016 26.4% $902.20 Million $664.20 Million $9.42 Billion ▼ -23.4 pp
2015 49.8% $1.40 Billion $705.00 Million $9.46 Billion ▲ +7.3 pp
2014 42.5% $1.30 Billion $748.10 Million $9.89 Billion ▲ +17.9 pp
2013 24.5% $1.10 Billion $833.80 Million $10.12 Billion ▲ +18.0 pp
2012 6.6% $940.60 Million $878.90 Million $9.47 Billion ▲ +1.3 pp
2011 5.3% $894.80 Million $847.40 Million $9.07 Billion ▼ -19.5 pp
2010 24.8% $582.70 Million $438.00 Million $7.93 Billion ▲ +63.2 pp
2009 -38.4% $353.50 Million $489.20 Million $7.35 Billion ▲ +520.6 pp
2007 -559.0% $50.70 Million $334.10 Million $5.78 Billion ▼ -652.6 pp
2005 93.6% $2.81 Billion $180.40 Million $4.61 Billion ▲ +64.7 pp
2004 28.9% $1.91 Billion $1.36 Billion $3.31 Billion ▼ -71.1 pp
2002 100.0% $1.47 Billion $0.00 $2.47 Billion
pp = percentage points