WDAY Workday PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the WDAY stock has a PE ratio of 41.55. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.17 and the stock price of $256.39 per share. A decrease of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 43.7 of the past four quarters.
WDAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Workday over the last four years is 828.8. The current 41.55 price-to-earnings ratio is 95% 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
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$2.28 |
Workday PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 2021 | N/A | N/A | $247 | -$0.71 |
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 less than its peer stocks CRM and EFX, but it is above ADP's and PAYX's. Workday's current PE ratio of 41.55 is more than the average of its peers, which is 39.73.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 23.86 | $12.2B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 31.07 | $53.47B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 32.3 | $126.44B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 41.55 | $68.2B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 48.78 | $29.52B |
| CRM Salesforcecom Inc | 50.37 | $296.48B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 51.98 | $11.45B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's PE ratio?
WDAY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 41.55 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Workday (WDAY)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WDAY stock is 211.4.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Workday (WDAY)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WDAY stock is 828.8.
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 95% below its 4-year historical average.
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 (Feb 21, 2025), Workday's share price is $256.39. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $6.17. Therefore, Workday's price to earnings ratio for today is 41.55. PE RATIO(41.55) = STOCK PRICE($256.39) / TTM EPS($6.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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