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WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WDAY - US98138H1014 - Common Stock

215.58 USD
-8.91 (-3.97%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 3:39:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall WDAY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WDAY against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WDAY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WDAY is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make WDAY a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WDAY had positive earnings in the past year.
WDAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WDAY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years WDAY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WDAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

WDAY has a Return On Assets of 6.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDAY outperforms 76.43% of its industry peers.
WDAY has a Return On Equity of 13.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDAY outperforms 81.07% of its industry peers.
WDAY has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDAY outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.81%
ROE 13.62%
ROIC 9.29%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)1.13%
ROE(3y)5.45%
ROE(5y)1.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.10%, WDAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
WDAY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.55%, WDAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WDAY has a Gross Margin of 75.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDAY outperforms 68.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDAY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.55%
PM (TTM) 13.1%
GM 75.64%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y121.69%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
WDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WDAY is destroying value.
WDAY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WDAY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
WDAY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WDAY Yearly Shares OutstandingWDAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WDAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.01 indicates that WDAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WDAY (5.01) is better than 70.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDAY is 1.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WDAY, only 1.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.16, WDAY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that WDAY is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, WDAY is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Although WDAY does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 1.16
Altman-Z 5.01
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC10.85%
WDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

WDAY has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that WDAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.83, WDAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that WDAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WDAY has a Quick ratio of 1.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDAY outperforms 56.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.83
WDAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.89% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WDAY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.89% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WDAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WDAY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.89%
EPS 3Y22.41%
EPS 5Y30.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.16%
Revenue growth 3Y18.01%
Revenue growth 5Y18.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.59%

3.2 Future

WDAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.80% yearly.
WDAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.51%
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%
EPS Next 5Y17.8%
Revenue Next Year13.31%
Revenue Next 2Y12.88%
Revenue Next 3Y12.63%
Revenue Next 5Y12.58%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
WDAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
WDAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WDAY.
68.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDAY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, WDAY is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.82, the valuation of WDAY can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WDAY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. WDAY is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.84
Fwd PE 19.82
WDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WDAY is valued a bit cheaper than 71.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WDAY is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.93
EV/EBITDA 28.69
WDAY Per share dataWDAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WDAY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WDAY may justify a higher PE ratio.
WDAY's earnings are expected to grow with 22.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for WDAY!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WORKDAY INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:WDAY (12/15/2025, 3:39:09 PM)

215.58

-8.91 (-3.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner Change3.6%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change-2.65%
Market Cap56.70B
Revenue(TTM)9.23B
Net Income(TTM)1.21B
Analysts79.57
Price Target281.05 (30.37%)
Short Float %4.68%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.29%
Min EPS beat(2)2.45%
Max EPS beat(2)4.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.37%
Min EPS beat(4)2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)8.98%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.44%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)6.91%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)6.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.15%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.1%
PT rev (1m)-2.22%
PT rev (3m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.84
Fwd PE 19.82
P/S 6.14
P/FCF 21.93
P/OCF 20.45
P/B 6.39
P/tB 14.02
EV/EBITDA 28.69
EPS(TTM)8.68
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)10.87
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)9.83
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)10.54
OCFY4.89%
SpS35.1
BVpS33.76
TBVpS15.37
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number81.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.81%
ROE 13.62%
ROCE 11.27%
ROIC 9.29%
ROICexc 20.08%
ROICexgc 112.14%
OM 15.55%
PM (TTM) 13.1%
GM 75.64%
FCFM 28%
ROA(3y)2.87%
ROA(5y)1.13%
ROE(3y)5.45%
ROE(5y)1.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y121.69%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.5%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 1.16
Debt/EBITDA 1.68
Cap/Depr 55.13%
Cap/Sales 2.04%
Interest Coverage 13.05
Cash Conversion 156.14%
Profit Quality 213.81%
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.83
Altman-Z 5.01
F-Score7
WACC10.85%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)89.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.89%
EPS 3Y22.41%
EPS 5Y30.89%
EPS Q2Q%22.75%
EPS Next Y26.51%
EPS Next 2Y22.05%
EPS Next 3Y22.03%
EPS Next 5Y17.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.16%
Revenue growth 3Y18.01%
Revenue growth 5Y18.42%
Sales Q2Q%12.59%
Revenue Next Year13.31%
Revenue Next 2Y12.88%
Revenue Next 3Y12.63%
Revenue Next 5Y12.58%
EBIT growth 1Y235.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.74%
EBIT Next 3Y27.19%
EBIT Next 5Y20.98%
FCF growth 1Y64.01%
FCF growth 3Y21.95%
FCF growth 5Y33.27%
OCF growth 1Y50.07%
OCF growth 3Y14.24%
OCF growth 5Y23.27%

WORKDAY INC-CLASS A / WDAY FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WORKDAY INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WDAY.


What is the valuation status for WDAY stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WDAY stock?

WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY) stock?

The financial health rating of WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WDAY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WORKDAY INC-CLASS A (WDAY) is expected to grow by 26.51% in the next year.