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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. The Western Union Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,721 Mil. The Western Union Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN28,130 Mil.
Hence, The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
The Western Union Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
The Western Union Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
The Western Union Co (MEX:WU) has a Receivables Turnover of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #203 out of 296 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is The Western Union Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
The Western Union Co's current Receivables Turnover is 0.63. The Credit Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 8.77. The Western Union Co's value of 0.63 is 92.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #203 out of 296 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to AGM.A and EZPW?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, The Western Union Co ranks #203 out of 296 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places The Western Union Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 8.77. The Western Union Co's value of 0.63 is 92.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Credit Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Credit Services companies is 8.77, based on 296 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Western Union Co's current Receivables Turnover of 0.63 is 92.8% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Western Union Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western Union Co's current Receivables Turnover is 0.63. 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 Receivables Turnover is 0.63 and 92.8% below the Credit Services industry median of 8.77. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MEX:WU), the current Receivables Turnover is 0.63 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 36.2% 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:
Receivables Turnover: 0.63
GF Value™: MXN206.15 vs. price of MXN131.50 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% below the Credit Services median (#203 of 296)
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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