WDAY Workday PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 3, 2025, the WDAY stock has a PE ratio of 115.32. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.98 and the stock price of $228.33 per share. An increase of 83% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 63.0 of the past four quarters.

WDAY PE ratio history

How has WDAY's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Workday over the last four years is 741.75. The current 115.32 price-to-earnings ratio is 84% 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.

Today
115.32
Average
741.75
Median
93.74
Minimum
37.9
Maximum
2,636.18

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 average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WDAY for the past years

The current PE ratio of WDAY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
198.23
5-year avg
741.75
10-year avg
741.75
15-year avg
N/A

WDAY PE vs peers

What is WDAY's PE ratio compared to its peers

WDAY's PE ratio is above its peer stocks CRM and ADP. Workday's current PE ratio of 115.32 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 36.83.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PAYC Paycom Software Inc 23.9 $12.22B
ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc 31.75 $124.25B
PAYX Paychex Inc 31.79 $55.3B
CRM Salesforcecom Inc 39.63 $245.28B
PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp 46.39 $10.21B
EFX Equifax Inc 47.5 $28.75B
WDAY Workday Inc 115.32 $60.74B

Frequently asked questions

What is Workday's PE ratio?

WDAY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 115.32 as of Apr 3, 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 84% 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 (Apr 3, 2025), Workday's share price is $228.33. 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 115.32. PE RATIO(115.32) = STOCK PRICE($228.33) / TTM EPS($1.98)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.