Top line contracting.
−4.0% YoY versus −3.4% prior. 3y CAGR −3.3%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $2.2B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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The Question
Bottom line: WU is rated BUY by the 1 legendary model, but earns a C sector grade (50/100) in Financial Services. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Mixed — The Western Union Company has 48.4% ROE but D/E 7.90.
Financial story
Mixed — The Western Union Company's 48.4% ROE is strong, but its 7.90 debt-to-equity is elevated.
The Western Union Company's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
WU trades at 6.5x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
WU and KMPR differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full WU vs KMPR compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates WU against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
WU's P/E ratio is 6.5x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
How does WU compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingWU sits at #83 in Financial Services with a C grade (50/100).
−4.0% YoY versus −3.4% prior. 3y CAGR −3.3%.
−4.0%Net margin 12.4% versus 22.2% prior (−9.8pp). Operating 19.4%.
12.4%P/E 5.5x — 9% below the 5y median of 6.1x. Forward 4.3x hints at EPS expansion next year.
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