Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Western Union Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
52.2%
FY2025
5-year range
52.2% / 226.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-45.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 388
Financials
What the data says
Among 388 Financials companies, Western Union is in the top 4% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 5 consecutive years, from 398.9% in FY2020 to 52.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
52.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -346.7%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Declined from 130.7% to 52.2% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -138.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -346.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 4% in FinancialsTop 4% of 388This company 52.2% Sector average 16.4%
▼
+218.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Western Union's return on equity (roe) has declined for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 45.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 35.8pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.82 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 83.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 52.2% | -45.9% |
| FY2024 | 96.4% | -26.2% |
| FY2023 | 130.7% | -31.4% |
| FY2022 | 190.6% | -15.9% |
| FY2021 | 226.6% | -43.2% |
| FY2020 | 398.9% | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | 28.1% | -52.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026