The Western Union CoMEX:WU 53 Net Current Asset Value is MXN-158.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WU with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN206.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Credit Services companies, The Western Union Co ranks worse than 358422.58% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
The Western Union Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-158.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Western Union Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WU's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
The Western Union Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
The Western Union Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
MEX:WU vs AGM.A, EZPW, ECPG: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Net Current Asset Value of MXN-158.06 mean?
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Net Current Asset Value of MXN-158.06 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is The Western Union Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
The Western Union Co's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-158.06. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #999999 out of 279 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places The Western Union Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Credit Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Credit Services companies is 2.10, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Union Co's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-158.06. 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 MXN206.80, compared to a current price of MXN131.50 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-158.06. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-158.06 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 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN206.80.
GuruFocus considers The Western Union Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WU:
Net Current Asset Value: MXN-158.06
GF Value™: MXN206.80 vs. price of MXN131.50 (36.4% 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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