Shares of TechnologyOne Ltd (TNE.AU) plummeted 9.17% in Friday's trading session, marking a significant downturn for the ASX-listed technology company. The sharp decline comes as investors appear to be reassessing the stock's valuation amid broader market volatility.

TechnologyOne, long considered a market darling in the Australian tech sector, has seen its shares pull back substantially from the all-time high of $32.64 reached in early February. Even after today's drop, the stock is still trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 77.64, which some analysts consider to be significantly overvalued despite the company's strong growth profile.

The sell-off in TechnologyOne shares aligns with a broader trend of investor caution towards high-growth, high-valuation stocks in the current market environment. While the company has demonstrated consistent earnings growth and dividend increases - with a 17% rise in revenues and an 18% hike in profits before tax reported in its FY2024 results - the market appears to be questioning whether this performance justifies the premium valuation.