Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday wa...
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 36.76 (historical range: 18.61–2471.09, median: 41.95), placing it at the 18th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 4.53 (range: 2.92–15.61, 10th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 47.42 (range: 30.90–4993.17, 10th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock's P/E ratio has contracted by 96% over the observed period (from an average of 1613.3 to 71.3).
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 36.76 | 41.95 | 18th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 4.53 | 8.06 | 10th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 47.42 | 145.93 | 10th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 6.18% | 3.46% | 80th | below its historical average |
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock (WDAY) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $190.40 with a market capitalization of $45.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WDAY based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 36.76 is below the historical median of 41.95, placing WDAY at the 18th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.53 compares to a median of 8.06.
WDAY Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WDAY is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WDAY is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WDAY Overvalued or Undervalued?
Workday, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 13 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WDAY is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WDAY analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WDAY trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.