Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Receivables Turnover: 1.30 (As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Workday Receivables Turnover?

Workday XSWX:WDAY 70 Receivables Turnover is 1.30 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. Among 2,771 Software companies, Workday ranks better than 50.49% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Workday's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2,542 Mil. Workday's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,954 Mil. Hence, Workday's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.30.


Workday  (XSWX:WDAY) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Workday Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workday's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

Workday Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Receivables Turnover
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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 : Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Workday's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Workday's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Workday Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Workday's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=9552 / ((1950 + 2332) / 2 )
=9552 / 2141
=4.46

Workday's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=2542 / ((2332 + 1575) / 2 )
=2542 / 1953.5
=1.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.30 mean?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.30 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Workday and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Workday ranks #1372 out of 2771 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Workday's Receivables Turnover too high?
Workday's current Receivables Turnover is 1.30. The Software industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.67. Workday's value of 1.30 is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workday ranks #1372 out of 2771 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's Receivables Turnover compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Workday ranks #1372 out of 2771 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Workday in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.67. Workday's value of 1.30 is 77.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Software company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Software companies is 5.67, based on 2,771 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Workday's current Receivables Turnover of 1.30 is 77.1% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Workday and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workday's current Receivables Turnover is 1.30. 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.30. 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 Receivables Turnover is 1.30 and 77.1% below the Software industry median of 5.67. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (XSWX:WDAY), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.30 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:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.30
  • GF Value™: CHF242.94 vs. price of CHF106.52 (56.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.1% below the Software median (#1372 of 2771)

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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