Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Stock Based Compensation: CHF1,576 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


XSWX:WDAY Workday Inc XSWX:WDAY
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Price CHF106.52
GF Value CHF242.94
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What is Workday Stock Based Compensation?

Workday XSWX:WDAY 70 Stock Based Compensation is CHF1,576 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF409 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,576 Mil.

Workday Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Workday Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workday's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Workday Stock Based Compensation Chart

Workday Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Stock Based Compensation
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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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Workday Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 CHF1,576 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF1,576 Mil mean?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF1,576 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Workday and its competitors.
Is Workday's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Workday's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF1,576 Mil. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's Stock Based Compensation compare to ?
Workday's Stock Based Compensation of CHF1,576 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Workday and its competitors. Workday's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF1,576 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of CHF1,576 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is CHF1,576 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (XSWX:WDAY), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF1,576 Mil 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF1,576 Mil
  • 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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