Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Book Value per Share: CHF26.28 (As of Apr. 2026)


XSWX:WDAY Workday Inc XSWX:WDAY
70 GF Score
Price CHF106.52
GF Value CHF242.94
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What is Workday Book Value per Share?

Workday XSWX:WDAY 70 Book Value per Share is CHF26.28 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WDAY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF242.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Workday's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF26.28.

During the past 12 months, Workday's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Workday was 31.40% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 19.40% per year.

Workday's current price is CHF106.52. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF26.28. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Workday is 4.05.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Workday was 24.45. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 13.95.


Workday  (XSWX:WDAY) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Workday Book Value per Share Related Terms


Workday Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workday's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Workday Book Value per Share Chart

Workday Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Book Value per Share
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Workday Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XSWX:WDAY vs : Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Workday's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Workday PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Workday's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Workday's PB Ratio falls into.


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Workday Book Value per Share Calculation

Workday's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(7,805-0)/268
=29.11

Workday's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6,683-0)/254
=26.28

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF26.28 mean?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a Book Value per Share of CHF26.28 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Workday and its competitors.
Is Workday's Book Value per Share too high?
Workday's current Book Value per Share is CHF26.28. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's Book Value per Share compare to ?
Workday's Book Value per Share of CHF26.28 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Software company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Workday and its competitors. Workday's current Book Value per Share is CHF26.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workday stock overvalued right now?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a current Book Value per Share of CHF26.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF242.94, compared to a current price of CHF106.52 — trading 56.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF26.28. Workday's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (XSWX:WDAY), the current Book Value per Share is CHF26.28 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workday stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF106.52 is trading 56.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF242.94.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WDAY:

  • Book Value per Share: CHF26.28
  • GF Value™: CHF242.94 vs. price of CHF106.52 (56.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Workday Business Description

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Address 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588
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 was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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