The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Interest Expense: MXN-2,683 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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 Interest Expense?

The Western Union Co MEX:WU 53 Interest Expense is MXN-2,683 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN193.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The Western Union Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -653 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,683 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The Western Union Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 2,218 Mil. The Western Union Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -653 Mil. The Western Union Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Western Union Co  (MEX:WU) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Western Union Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-653 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,218 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN41,282 Mil.

The Western Union Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2218.022/-652.784
=3.40

* 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 higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The Western Union Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

The Western Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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The Western Union Co Quarterly Data
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The Western Union Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-2,683 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-2,683 Mil mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Interest Expense of MXN-2,683 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors.
Is The Western Union Co's Interest Expense too high?
The Western Union Co's current Interest Expense is MXN-2,683 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
The Western Union Co's Interest Expense of MXN-2,683 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 Interest Expense for a Credit Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. The Western Union Co's current Interest Expense is MXN-2,683 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 MXN193.69, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-2,683 Mil. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Interest Expense is MXN-2,683 Mil 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 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN193.69. GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-2,683 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN193.69 vs. price of MXN131.50 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 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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