GRAL vs. WDAY

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

GRAL (GRAIL, Inc) and WDAY (Workday, Inc.) are both stocks. GRAL operates in Diagnostics & Research (Healthcare), while WDAY operates in Software - Application (Technology). Over the past year, GRAL returned 114.30% vs -25.73% for WDAY. Their 0.16 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

GRAL vs. WDAY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in GRAIL, Inc (GRAL) and Workday, Inc. (WDAY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GRAL achieves a -17.90% return, which is significantly higher than WDAY's -23.15% return.

GRAL

• 1D: 2.49%
• 1M: 1.68%
• 6M: -32.22%
• YTD: -17.90%
• 1Y: 114.30%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 87.87%

WDAY

• 1D: 2.94%
• 1M: 21.90%
• 6M: -4.80%
• YTD: -23.15%
• 1Y: -25.73%
• 3Y*: -10.49%
• 5Y*: -6.60%
• 10Y*: 7.10%
• ALL TIME*: 9.35%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
GRAL GRAIL, Inc	$34.34M	$35.18M	$43.99M
WDAY Workday, Inc.	$797.53M	$689.42M	$697.77M

GRAL vs. WDAY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
GRAL GRAIL, Inc	-17.90%	379.50%	-4.19%
WDAY Workday, Inc.	-23.15%	-16.76%	17.98%

Correlation

The correlation between GRAL and WDAY is 0.05, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.05
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 25, 2024	0.16

The correlation between GRAL and WDAY shifts across timeframes, from 0.05 (1 year) to 0.16 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap GRAL : $3.02B WDAY : $43.23B
EPS GRAL : -$10.09 WDAY : $3.23
PS Ratio GRAL : 17.63 WDAY : 4.40
PB Ratio GRAL : 1.14 WDAY : 6.28
Total Revenue (TTM) GRAL : $156.12M WDAY : $9.85B
Gross Profit (TTM) GRAL : -$23.10M WDAY : $7.66B
EBITDA (TTM) GRAL : -$392.68M WDAY : $1.57B

Return for Risk

GRAL vs. WDAY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

GRAL

GRAL Risk / Return Rank: 77
GRAL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
GRAL Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
GRAL Omega Ratio Rank: 82
GRAL Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
GRAL Martin Ratio Rank: 72

WDAY

WDAY Risk / Return Rank: 24
WDAY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 20
WDAY Sortino Ratio Rank: 21
WDAY Omega Ratio Rank: 22
WDAY Calmar Ratio Rank: 27
WDAY Martin Ratio Rank: 29

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

GRAL vs. WDAY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GRAIL, Inc (GRAL) and Workday, Inc. (WDAY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	GRAL	WDAY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.17	-0.52	+1.69
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.89	-0.52	+2.40
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	0.94	+0.35
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.83	-0.47	+2.30
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.35	-0.77	+4.13

GRAL vs. WDAY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GRAL Sharpe Ratio is 1.17, which is higher than the WDAY Sharpe Ratio of -0.52. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GRAL and WDAY, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

GRAL vs. WDAY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GRAL drawdown since its inception was -62.92%, roughly equal to the maximum WDAY drawdown of -63.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GRAL and WDAY.

Drawdown Indicators

	GRAL	WDAY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-62.92%	-63.38%	+0.46%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-62.92%	-54.58%	-8.34%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-63.38%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-63.38%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.38%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-39.45%	-46.27%	+6.82%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-28.37%	-21.30%	-7.07%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	34.20%	33.41%	+0.79%

Volatility

GRAL vs. WDAY - Volatility Comparison

GRAIL, Inc (GRAL) and Workday, Inc. (WDAY) have volatilities of 19.29% and 19.78%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GRAL	WDAY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.29%	19.78%	-0.49%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	89.28%	43.34%	+45.94%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	98.40%	49.55%	+48.85%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	103.95%	40.44%	+63.51%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	103.95%	39.46%	+64.49%

Dividends

GRAL vs. WDAY - Dividend Comparison

Neither GRAL nor WDAY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GRAL and WDAY in my portfolio?

GRAL and WDAY have a correlation of 0.05, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, GRAL or WDAY?

WDAY has higher volatility (19.78%) compared to GRAL (19.29%). In terms of maximum drawdown, GRAL dropped -62.92% vs WDAY's -63.38%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GRAL currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.17 vs -0.52), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.