The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Beginning Cash Position: MXN25,877 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:WU The Western Union Co MEX:WU
52 GF Score
Price MXN131.50
GF Value MXN229.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Western Union Co Beginning Cash Position?

The Western Union Co MEX:WU 52 Beginning Cash Position is MXN25,877 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN229.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Western Union Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN25,877 Mil.

The Western Union Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN24,765 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN29,532 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2026 (MXN29,532 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN25,877 Mil).

The Western Union Co's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN34,639 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN37,252 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (MXN37,252 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN37,936 Mil).


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The Western Union Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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The Western Union Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

The Western Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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The Western Union Co Quarterly Data
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The Western Union Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of MXN25,877 Mil mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Beginning Cash Position of MXN25,877 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors.
Is The Western Union Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
The Western Union Co's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN25,877 Mil. Overall, The Western Union Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Union Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to UPST and AGM.A?
The Western Union Co's Beginning Cash Position of MXN25,877 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Credit Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. The Western Union Co's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN25,877 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN229.09, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is MXN25,877 Mil. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Beginning Cash Position is MXN25,877 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Union Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN131.50 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN229.09. GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:

  • Beginning Cash Position: MXN25,877 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN229.09 vs. price of MXN131.50 (42.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Western Union Co Business Description

Address 7001 East Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO, USA, 80237
Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents. The company handled almost 290 million transactions in 2025 and is the largest money transfer company in the world.
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