Workday Inc (WDAY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 56.91% | 56.95% | 56.91% | 56.78% | 56.33% | 55.47% | 54.71% | 54.03% | 53.97% | 54.19% | 54.74% | 55.17% | 55.53% | 66.22% | 66.51% | 67.32% | 66.88% | 65.63% | 64.95% | 63.79% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.93% | 5.17% | 4.39% | 3.58% | 2.55% | 0.22% | -1.50% | -2.67% | -3.63% | -3.98% | -3.25% | -2.79% | -2.26% | -1.81% | -2.73% | -3.21% | -5.83% | -7.82% | -10.59% | -13.87% |
| Pretax margin | 7.59% | 8.10% | 7.18% | 6.33% | 4.98% | 2.04% | -0.17% | -2.52% | -4.25% | -4.51% | -3.51% | -0.54% | 0.31% | 0.64% | -0.80% | -3.77% | -6.45% | -8.17% | -10.83% | -13.82% |
| Net profit margin | 6.25% | 20.00% | 19.82% | 19.96% | 19.32% | 0.98% | -1.84% | -4.16% | -5.99% | -5.33% | -3.47% | -0.49% | 0.57% | 0.63% | -0.79% | -3.85% | -6.62% | -8.24% | -10.91% | -13.85% |
Workday Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a fluctuating trend over the periods provided.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has shown a general upward trend from 63.79% in April 2020 to 56.91% in July 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate more profit from its core business operations over time.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin was negative in the earlier periods but showed improvement over time, turning positive in January 2023 and increasing to 5.17% by October 2024. This indicates the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating operating profits.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has also demonstrated an improving trend, moving from negative values to a positive figure of 7.59% in January 2025. This shows Workday Inc's ability to control its pre-tax costs and generate higher pre-tax profits.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin fluctuated significantly over the periods, with negative values recorded in earlier periods but improving to 20.00% by October 2024. The sharp increase in net profit margin indicates the company's success in managing its expenses and increasing its bottom-line profitability.
Overall, Workday Inc has shown improvement in its profitability ratios over the periods provided, reflecting the company's ability to enhance its operational efficiency and generate higher profits. Monitoring these ratios can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and operational effectiveness.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 2.31% | 2.55% | 2.10% | 1.67% | 1.11% | 0.11% | -0.72% | -1.28% | -1.65% | -1.89% | -1.39% | -1.18% | -1.11% | -0.94% | -1.39% | -1.65% | -2.85% | -4.10% | -5.57% | -7.24% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.93% | 9.87% | 9.50% | 9.34% | 8.40% | 0.48% | -0.88% | -2.00% | -2.72% | -2.54% | -1.48% | -0.21% | 0.28% | 0.33% | -0.40% | -1.98% | -3.24% | -4.32% | -5.73% | -7.23% |
| Return on total capital | 4.19% | 5.12% | 5.18% | 5.26% | 4.25% | 2.65% | 1.12% | -0.48% | -1.84% | -2.24% | -1.80% | -0.04% | 0.63% | 1.22% | 0.07% | -2.74% | -5.20% | -7.04% | -7.79% | -11.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 5.82% | 18.79% | 18.47% | 18.23% | 17.09% | 1.02% | -1.94% | -4.45% | -6.57% | -5.81% | -3.83% | -0.55% | 0.65% | 0.73% | -0.95% | -5.01% | -8.62% | -11.00% | -15.15% | -20.09% |
Workday Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mix of trends over the past few years:
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been negative until October 31, 2023, when it turned positive at 0.11%. It continued to improve, reaching 2.31% by January 31, 2025, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) was also negative in the early periods but turned positive by October 31, 2021, showing improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets. It peaked at 9.87% by October 31, 2024, before decreasing slightly to 2.93% by January 31, 2025.
3. Return on total capital was negative until January 31, 2024, when it became positive at 4.25%. It continued to increase, reaching 5.12% by October 31, 2024. This ratio signifies the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total invested capital.
4. Return on equity (ROE) was negative in the early periods but turned positive by October 31, 2021. It increased steadily, peaking at 18.79% by October 31, 2024, before declining to 5.82% by January 31, 2025, reflecting the return generated for the company's shareholders on their equity investments.
Overall, Workday Inc has shown a positive trajectory in its profitability ratios, indicating improved operational efficiency and value creation for both its assets and shareholders over the years.