The Western Union Co (MIC:WU-RM) Tax Rate %: 19.60% (As of Jun. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is The Western Union Co Tax Rate %?

The Western Union Co MIC:WU-RM 60 Tax Rate % is 19.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:WU-RM with a GF Score™ of 60/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. The Western Union Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₽1,439.79 Mil. The Western Union Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₽7,345.23 Mil. Therefore, The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.60%.

The Western Union Co Tax Rate % Related Terms

The Western Union Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % Chart

The Western Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.86 9.72 16.06 -51.02 20.15

The Western Union Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Tax Rate % 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 23.54 16.71 24.29 28.19 19.60

The Western Union Co Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=10024.471/49740.773
=20.15 %

The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1439.788/7345.229
=19.60 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 19.60% mean?
The Western Union Co (MIC:WU-RM) has a Tax Rate % of 19.60% as of Jun. 2026.
Is The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % too high?
The Western Union Co's current Tax Rate % is 19.60%. Overall, The Western Union Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % compare to AGM.A and ECPG?
The Western Union Co's Tax Rate % of 19.60% 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 Tax Rate % for a Credit Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Western Union Co's current Tax Rate % is 19.60%. 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?
The Western Union Co (MIC:WU-RM) has a current Tax Rate % of 19.60%. The current Tax Rate % is 19.60%. The Western Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Western Union Co (MIC:WU-RM), the current Tax Rate % is 19.60% as of Jun. 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.

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.