Stock Analysis
Workday, Inc. Class A Common StockWDAY
P/E 36.76×· 5Y range 18.61–2,471.09×· bottom 18% of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
AnalystsBuy49 analystsP/E 36.8× sits at the 18th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 182% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Growth95
- Quality87
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Market context
-3.0% today· Z 2.1σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.7 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 16.0% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 16.8% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 36.8× at bottom 18% of 5-year history
What's happening with WDAY
Profile
Strong growth and earnings quality.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation65/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (18th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (6.2%)20/25
- P/S (4.5x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (47.3x)0/25
- Growth95/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (16.8%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (120.4%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (117.4%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (143.0%)25/25
- Profitability64/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (13.6%)12/25
- ROE (16.0%)20/25
- Net margin (12.3%)20/25
- Operating margin (9.0%)12/25
- Financial Health62/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (3.74)25/25
- Current ratio (1.32)12/25
- Interest coverage (-7.3x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality87/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-3.06)25/25
- FCF conversion (227%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 10.9%)12/25
- Moat50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (72.4%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -26.0%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠SBC 16.2% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠6 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -7.3× — thin debt cushion
About Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Show more
Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Headquarters: PLEASANTON, CA · Employees: 21,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
65BP/E (TTM)36.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 18.6x–2471.1x · 18th pct
P/FCF16.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.2%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.8%–10.3% · 80th pct
P/S (TTM)4.52xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.9x–15.6x · 10th pct
EV/EBIT47.3xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 30.9x–4993.2x · 10th pct
EV/Sales4.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E15.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.88xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.05C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
64BROIC13.6%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE16.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin12.3%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin9.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin75.8%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin28.0%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin11.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
95A+Revenue CAGR16.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR120.4%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)117.4%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth143.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-4.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income131.6%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue16.2%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
62BAltman Z-Score3.74A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.32xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.86xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-7.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.38xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt1.82xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
87APiotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.06A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion227.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability10.9%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.3%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.60xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Garfield Mark S. Filed | Garfield Mark S. | SellOpen market sale | -918 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellC | -99835 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -1502 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -10472 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -12732 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -14228 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -14294 | |
DUFFIELD DAVID A Filed | DUFFIELD DAVID A | SellOpen market sale | -46607 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
50CROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)72.4%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-26.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.19
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$14.12
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$26.80
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.99B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$5.44B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-2.46BA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$7.80B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.76xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$45.89B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.03B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY)
WDAY is down 2.96% at the last close. Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.74 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -3.06 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has compounded at roughly 17% annually, with net income growing about 120% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock converts about 28% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- Interest coverage of -7.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock posted a net loss in 6 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
See how WDAY ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WDAY moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 189.62 | -3.57% | -2.37 |
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 190.40 | -3.17% | -2.11 |
| Oct 15 | Regular | 196.03 | +3.85% | 2.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WDAY
What is the current Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) stock price?
WDAY is trading at $190.81 at the last market close, down 2.96% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WDAY pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WDAY stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock's financial health at 62/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WDAY stock overvalued?
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 36.7 and our valuation score rates it 65/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WDAY. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock operate in?
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock do?
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises.
About Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) Stock
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation industry. As of the latest update, Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock is trading at $190.81, down 2.96% on the day with a market capitalization of $45.9 billion. The financial health score for WDAY is 62/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WDAY stock.
WDAY Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WDAY stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for WDAY with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 62/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WDAY.
- Sector peers: Compare WDAY against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WDAY a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) as an investment. The financial health score of 62/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.