WDAY Workday PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 16, 2025, the WDAY stock has a PE ratio of 137.9. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.98 and the stock price of $273.05 per share. An increase of 119% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 63.0 of the past four quarters.
WDAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Workday over the last four years is 741.75. The current 137.9 price-to-earnings ratio is 81% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last four years, WDAY's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Oct 2021 quarter at 2,636.18, with a price of $289.98 and an EPS of $0.11. The Oct 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 37.9, with a price of $233.85 and an EPS of $6.17.
Workday PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 140.07% in 2025
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 132.35 | 140.07% | $262.06 | $1.98 |
| 2024 | 55.13 | N/A | $291.07 | $5.28 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $181.43 | -$1.44 |
| 2022 | 2,108.42 | N/A | $253.01 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $227.53 | -$1.19 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $184.63 | -$2.12 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $181.53 | -$1.93 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $119.89 | -$1.55 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $83.09 | -$1.94 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $63.01 | -$1.45 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $79.46 | -$1.35 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $89.54 | -$1.01 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $53.42 | -$1.62 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$2.71 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$2.22 |
Workday PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 132.35 | 249.21% | $262.06 | $1.98 |
| Oct 2024 | 37.9 | -2.04% | $233.85 | $6.17 |
| Jul 2024 | 38.69 | -10.36% | $227.12 | $5.87 |
| Apr 2024 | 43.16 | -21.71% | $244.73 | $5.67 |
| Jan 2024 | 55.13 | -93.75% | $291.07 | $5.28 |
| Oct 2023 | 882.13 | N/A | $211.71 | $0.24 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $237.13 | -$0.48 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $186.14 | -$1.03 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $181.43 | -$1.44 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $155.82 | -$1.25 |
| Jul 2022 | N/A | N/A | $155.1 | -$0.79 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $206.7 | -$0.11 |
| Jan 2022 | 2,108.42 | -20.02% | $253.01 | $0.12 |
| Oct 2021 | 2,636.18 | N/A | $289.98 | $0.11 |
| Jul 2021 | N/A | N/A | $234.4 | -$0.16 |
WDAY Price vs fair value
WDAY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WDAY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WDAY PE vs peers
WDAY's PE ratio is above its peer stocks CRM and ADP. Workday's current PE ratio of 137.9 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 42.16.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 32.29 | $56.18B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 32.59 | $129.64B |
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 37.04 | $15.05B |
| CRM Salesforcecom Inc | 45.21 | $279.8B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 49.4 | $11.1B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 56.41 | $34.61B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 137.9 | $72.63B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's PE ratio?
WDAY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 137.9 as of May 16, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Workday (WDAY)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WDAY stock is 198.23.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Workday (WDAY)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WDAY stock is 741.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for WDAY?
Over the last four years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 2,636.18 in the Oct 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WDAY compare to its historical average?
WDAY's current price to earnings ratio is 81% below its 4-year historical average.
Why is Workday's PE ratio so high?
WDAY's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is WDAY's PE ratio calculated (Workday PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (May 16, 2025), Workday's share price is $273.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $1.98. Therefore, Workday's price to earnings ratio for today is 137.9. PE RATIO(137.9) = STOCK PRICE($273.05) / TTM EPS($1.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.