Workday Inc (WDAY)
Operating profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 415,000 | 183,000 | -222,000 | -116,450 | -248,599 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 8,440,000 | 7,151,000 | 6,112,720 | 5,144,470 | 4,250,860 |
| Operating profit margin | 4.92% | 2.56% | -3.63% | -2.26% | -5.85% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $415,000K ÷ $8,440,000K
= 4.92%
Based on the data provided, Workday Inc's operating profit margin has shown improvements over the past few years. The company experienced negative operating profit margins in the fiscal years ending January 31, 2021, January 31, 2022, and January 31, 2023, indicating that the company's operating expenses were exceeding its operating revenues during those periods.
However, there has been a positive turnaround in the operating profit margin for Workday Inc in the fiscal years ending January 31, 2024 and January 31, 2025. The operating profit margin increased to 2.56% in January 31, 2024 and further improved to 4.92% in January 31, 2025. This suggests that the company has been able to effectively control its operating expenses and generate more profit from its operations compared to the previous years.
Overall, the trend in Workday Inc's operating profit margin indicates a positive trajectory towards profitability, with the company managing to improve its operating efficiency and generate higher profits relative to its operating revenues over time.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025