WDAY Workday PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the WDAY stock has a PE ratio of 44.25. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.17 and the stock price of $273.04 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last four-quarter average.
WDAY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Workday over the last four years is 828.8. The current 44.25 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.13 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 2,108.42 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
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 44.25 is more than the average of its peers, which is 41.4.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PAYC Paycom Software Inc | 24.94 | $11.95B |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 29.19 | $50.24B |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 31.28 | $119.8B |
| WDAY Workday Inc | 44.25 | $72.63B |
| PCTY Paylocity Holding Corp | 49.83 | $10.97B |
| CRM Salesforcecom Inc | 55.88 | $328.87B |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 56.92 | $32.03B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's PE ratio?
WDAY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 44.25 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Workday (WDAY)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WDAY stock is 527.57.
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 (Dec 20, 2024), Workday's share price is $273.04. 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 44.25. PE RATIO(44.25) = STOCK PRICE($273.04) / TTM EPS($6.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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