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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). The Western Union Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN131.5. The Western Union Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 312 Mil. Therefore, The Western Union Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN41,002 Mil.
The Western Union Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Dec. 2025 (MXN51,279 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN49,094 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 (MXN49,094 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN41,002 Mil).
The Western Union Co's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN84,821 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN73,324 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN73,324 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN51,279 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. The Western Union Co's Enterprise Value for Today is MXN32,750 Mil.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
The Western Union Co Market Cap Related Terms
The Western Union Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Market Cap 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 UPST, AGM.A, ECPG: Market Cap Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
The Western Union Co's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:WU) has a Market Cap of MXN34,413 Mil as of Aug. 01, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #54 out of 556 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is The Western Union Co's Market Cap too high?
The Western Union Co's current Market Cap is MXN34,413 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #54 out of 556 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 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 Market Cap compare to UPST and AGM.A?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #54 out of 556 companies for Market Cap. This places The Western Union Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 43.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Credit Services company?
The median Market Cap among Credit Services companies is 43.38, based on 556 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Market Cap is 43.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Union Co's current Market Cap is MXN34,413 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 Market Cap is MXN34,413 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Market Cap is MXN34,413 Mil as of Aug. 01, 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:
Market Cap: MXN34,413 Mil
GF Value™: MXN229.09 vs. price of MXN131.50 (42.6% 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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