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The Western Union Company · Financial Services · United States · $2.6B · Avg Vol: $67M/d

66
StockRank
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Q
61
V
69
M
30
P/E (TTM)
6.5x
ROE
47.7%
D/E
2.9x
Dividend %
10.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Western Union has quality Q61 and value V71 with a buyback on file, but momentum at M41 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payment services, enabling consumers and businesses to send and receive money worldwide. Its primary competitive moat is its unparalleled physical agent network, spanning hundreds of thousands of locations globally, offering crucial access for cash-based transactions. While maintaining its traditional strength, Western Union is also actively expanding its digital platform and mobile capabilities to adapt to evolving customer preferences.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue4.5B4.4B4.2B4.1B-3.3%4.0B4.2B4.4B4.6%
EPS2.351.692.751.53-13.3%1.331.511.653.9%
Shares373.5M350.5M337.9M315.7M-15.5%312.4M
Debt2.6B2.7B3.1B3.1B5.9%2.6B
Equity477.8M479.0M968.9M957.8M26.1%
Op CF581.6M783.1M406.3M543.7M-2.2%504.5M
Inv CF525.5M-140.8M-16.3M-230.3M
Fin CF-1.2B-896.8M-69.3M-782.6M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.2%
7.037.497.968.428.88Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$8.17
RSI (14)
55.2
52W High
$9.78
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
19.8%93.7
ROE
47.7%97.9
GP/Assets
17.6%84.8
Op. Margin
12.5%31.4
FCF/Assets
3.5%70.2
Piotroski
537.0
Int. Cover
5.4x36.8
D/E Ratio
2.88x9.2
Current Ratio
0.26x12.0
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
6.5x85.5
EV/EBITDA
5.0x75.1
P/FCF
8.8x62.0
P/B
3.0x14.2
P/S
0.7x93.1
Div Yield
10.6%91.7
Momentum
30
52W High %
84%28.8
RS 6M
-17%17.7
SMA 50/200
0.92x14.2
EPS Rev 4W
-1.0%37.7
EPS Rev 12W
-1.3%40.7
EPS Improve
+43%68.7
Q Growth
-48%7.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.6B
P/E (Forward)
4.6x
Gross Margin
36.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WU are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WUThe Western Union Company(you)$2.6B66BUY
EZPWEZCORP, Inc.$1.8B67BUY
ATLCAtlanticus Holdings Corporation$1.5B67BUY
AGM-AFederal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation$1.6B59HOLD
CACCCredit Acceptance Corporation$6.0B64HOLD
SEZLSezzle Inc.$5.2B75BUY
FCFSFirstCash Holdings, Inc.$8.6B65BUY
OPFIOppFi Inc.$1.3B78BUY
BFHBread Financial Holdings, Inc.$4.2B82STRONG BUY
WRLDWorld Acceptance Corporation$950M59HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

The Western Union Company (WU) — Stock Score Summary

The Western Union Company (WU) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Western Union has quality Q61 and value V71 with a buyback on file, but momentum at M41 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

The Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payment services, enabling consumers and businesses to send and receive money worldwide. Its primary competitive moat is its unparalleled physical agent network, spanning hundreds of thousands of locations globally, offering crucial access for cash-based transactions. While maintaining its traditional strength, Western Union is also actively expanding its digital platform and mobile capabilities to adapt to evolving customer preferences.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.17
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)6.51
P/E (Forward)4.56
Price/Book2.97
Return on Equity47.7%
Return on Invested Capital19.8%
Debt/Equity2.88x
Gross Margin36.1%
Operating Margin12.5%
Revenue Growth-0.1%
Dividend Yield10.6%
Free Cash Flow$291M

The Western Union Company operates in the Credit Services industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Western Union Company’s (WU) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Western Union Company (WU) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (69), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Western Union Company have an economic moat?
The Western Union Company (WU) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Western Union Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Western Union Company (WU) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Western Union Company in?
The Western Union Company (WU) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry (United States).