Western Union Co
NYSE:WU
Net Margin
Western Union Co
Net Margin measures how much net income is generated as a percentage of revenues received. It helps investors assess if a company's management is generating enough profit from its sales and whether operating costs and overhead costs are being contained.
Net Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Net Margin |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
|
Western Union Co
NYSE:WU
|
3.3B USD |
22%
|
|
| US |
|
Visa Inc
NYSE:V
|
647.7B USD |
54%
|
|
| US |
|
Mastercard Inc
NYSE:MA
|
469.3B USD |
46%
|
|
| US |
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
119.7B USD |
20%
|
|
| US |
F
|
Fiserv Inc
NYSE:FI
|
118.5B USD |
15%
|
|
| US |
|
PayPal Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:PYPL
|
59.8B USD |
13%
|
|
| US |
|
Paychex Inc
NASDAQ:PAYX
|
52.4B USD |
32%
|
|
| NL |
|
Adyen NV
AEX:ADYEN
|
44.9B EUR |
41%
|
|
| US |
|
Fidelity National Information Services Inc
NYSE:FIS
|
36.4B USD |
14%
|
|
| ES |
|
Amadeus IT Group SA
MAD:AMS
|
29.5B EUR |
20%
|
|
| US |
|
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
NYSE:BR
|
27.6B USD |
11%
|
Western Union Co
Glance View
Western Union Co., a venerable name in the realm of financial services, has long shaped the landscape of global money transfers. The company, born in the mid-19th century, initially gained prominence through its foundational role in developing the telegraph system. Over time, Western Union evolved, discarding its communications arm in favor of revolutionizing the way money moves around the world. Positioned as a bridge between continents, the firm's primary business involves enabling swift and reliable cross-border remittance services. The intricate web of over 500,000 agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories underscores its operational breadth, making it a linchpin in facilitating both personal and business-related money transfers. The company's revenue model is multifaceted. It primarily earns through service fees imposed on each transaction, which vary based on factors like transfer location, speed, and method of payment. Additionally, Western Union capitalizes on foreign exchange margins; it buys currencies at wholesale rates and sells them at retail prices, capturing the spread as income. This dual revenue stream of transaction fees and currency conversion profits sustains its financial engine. While today's digital age presents challenges from cutting-edge fintech startups, Western Union remains steadfast, investing in digital platforms and partnerships to maintain its position in the ever-evolving financial services industry.
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Net Margin measures how much net income is generated as a percentage of revenues received. It helps investors assess if a company's management is generating enough profit from its sales and whether operating costs and overhead costs are being contained.
Based on Western Union Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Net Margin of 22.2%.
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