Western Union Co
NYSE:WU

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Price: 10.71 USD 0.09% Market Closed
Market Cap: 3.6B USD
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Operating Margin
Western Union Co

17.8%
Current
20%
Average
3.2%
Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
17.8%
=
Operating Profit
748.4m
/
Revenue
4.2B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country US
Market Cap 3.6B USD
Operating Margin
18%
Country US
Market Cap 624.6B USD
Operating Margin
67%
Country US
Market Cap 485.8B USD
Operating Margin
59%
Country US
Market Cap 119.9B USD
Operating Margin
26%
Country US
Market Cap 117.4B USD
Operating Margin
28%
Country US
Market Cap 87.7B USD
Operating Margin
18%
Country US
Market Cap 55.3B USD
Operating Margin
6%
Country US
Market Cap 50.2B USD
Operating Margin
41%
Country NL
Market Cap 44.8B EUR
Operating Margin
37%
Country US
Market Cap 44.2B USD
Operating Margin
17%
Country ES
Market Cap 29.6B EUR
Operating Margin
29%
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Western Union Co
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Market Cap
3.6B USD
Industry
Technology

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.

WU Intrinsic Value
22.72 USD
Undervaluation 53%
Intrinsic Value
Price

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What is Operating Margin?

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
17.8%
=
Operating Profit
748.4m
/
Revenue
4.2B
What is the Operating Margin of Western Union Co?

Based on Western Union Co's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 17.8%.