The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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MEX:WU The Western Union Co MEX:WU
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Price MXN131.50
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What is The Western Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The Western Union Co MEX:WU 53 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN206.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Credit Services companies, The Western Union Co ranks better than 86.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), The Western Union Co's current share price is MXN131.50. The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN258.07. The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:WU' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.68   Max: 2.51
Current: 0.62

During the past years, The Western Union Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.51. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.68.

MEX:WU's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
86.43% of 420 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.1 vs MEX:WU: 0.62

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The Western Union Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN55.937. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN258.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Western Union Co  (MEX:WU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


The Western Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The Western Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

The Western Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

The Western Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.03 0.87 0.76 0.66

The Western Union Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.59 0.56 0.66 0.61

MEX:WU vs AGM.A, EZPW, ECPG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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The Western Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=131.50/258.07
=0.51

* 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.

The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Western Union Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=55.937/330.2130*330.2130
=55.937

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Western Union Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 51.605 241.018 70.703
201609 54.335 241.428 74.317
201612 58.011 241.432 79.343
201703 50.730 243.801 68.711
201706 52.807 244.955 71.187
201709 54.775 246.819 73.282
201712 61.434 246.524 82.289
201803 54.448 249.554 72.046
201806 60.329 251.989 79.057
201809 57.815 252.439 75.627
201812 61.788 251.233 81.212
201903 58.957 254.202 76.586
201906 59.564 256.143 76.788
201909 60.452 256.759 77.746
201912 58.086 256.974 74.641
202003 66.706 258.115 85.339
202006 62.209 257.797 79.684
202009 67.056 260.280 85.073
202012 61.064 260.474 77.413
202103 59.700 264.877 74.426
202106 62.388 271.696 75.825
202109 64.826 274.310 78.037
202112 65.612 278.802 77.711
202203 58.330 287.504 66.995
202206 59.082 296.311 65.842
202209 56.546 296.808 62.910
202212 55.451 296.797 61.694
202303 49.774 301.836 54.453
202306 53.404 305.109 57.798
202309 50.993 307.789 54.708
202312 49.479 306.746 53.264
202403 50.365 312.332 53.248
202406 57.528 314.175 60.465
202409 60.086 315.301 62.928
202412 64.987 315.605 67.995
202503 59.324 319.799 61.256
202506 58.618 322.561 60.009
202509 58.681 324.800 59.659
202512 56.936 324.054 58.018
202603 55.937 330.213 55.937

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #57 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The Western Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.51. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.10. The Western Union Co's value of 0.51 is 83.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #57 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Western Union Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #57 out of 420 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The Western Union Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.10. The Western Union Co's value of 0.51 is 83.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The Western Union Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 3.10, The Western Union Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.10, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Western Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.51 is 83.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 MXN206.15, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 83.5% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.10. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 20, 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 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN206.15. GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.51 (70% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: MXN206.15 vs. price of MXN131.50 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.5% below the Credit Services median (#57 of 420)

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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