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The Western Union Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN52.51.
During the past 12 months, The Western Union Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 33.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 45.10% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of The Western Union Co was 135.80% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 32.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of The Western Union Co was 329.01. The lowest was 2.45. And the median was 10.19.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
The Western Union Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
The Western Union Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:WU vs AGM.A, EZPW, ECPG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Western Union Co PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Book Value per Share of MXN52.51 mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Book Value per Share of MXN52.51 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors.
Is The Western Union Co's Book Value per Share too high?
The Western Union Co's current Book Value per Share is MXN52.51. Overall, The Western Union Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Union Co's Book Value per Share compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
The Western Union Co's Book Value per Share of MXN52.51 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 Book Value per Share for a Credit Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. The Western Union Co's current Book Value per Share is MXN52.51. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN181.65, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is MXN52.51. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Book Value per Share is MXN52.51 as of Mar. 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 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN181.65.
GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:
Book Value per Share: MXN52.51
GF Value™: MXN181.65 vs. price of MXN131.50 (27.6% below fair value)
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.
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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