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WorkdayWDAY -3.44%70 EV-to-EBIT is 22.60 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates WDAY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $316.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,769 Software companies, Workday ranks worse than 66.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Workday's Enterprise Value is $31,033 Mil.
Workday's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,373 Mil. Therefore, Workday's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Workday's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
WDAY'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16359.83 Med: -67.06 Max: 22254
Current: 22.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Workday was 22254.00. The lowest was -16359.83. And the median was -67.06.
WDAY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 66.65% of 1769
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.96
vs WDAY: 22.60
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Workday's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $29,926 Mil.
Workday's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,373 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Workday EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Workday's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Workday's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Workday's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Workday's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Workday's current Enterprise Value is $31,033 Mil.
Workday's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,373 Mil.
* 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 (WDAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.60 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Workday and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Workday ranks #1179 out of 1769 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Workday's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Workday's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.60. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.96. Workday's value of 22.60 is 61.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workday ranks #1179 out of 1769 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSTR and FICO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Workday ranks #1179 out of 1769 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Workday in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.96. Workday's value of 22.60 is 61.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.96, based on 1,769 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Workday's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.60 is 61.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Workday and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workday's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.60. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workday (WDAY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $316.45, compared to a current price of $127.87 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.60 and 61.9% above the Software industry median of 13.96. Workday's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (WDAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.60 as of Jul. 24, 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 (WDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workday stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $127.87 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $316.45.
GuruFocus considers Workday to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WDAY:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.60
GF Value™: $316.45 vs. price of $127.87 (59.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% above the Software median (#1179 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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