EBAY INC (EBAY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:EBAY • US2786421030
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This EBAY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EBAY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EBAY was profitable.
- EBAY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years EBAY 4 years were profitable.
- EBAY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- EBAY has a better Return On Assets (11.53%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- EBAY has a better Return On Equity (44.01%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.07%, EBAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EBAY is significantly above the industry average of 9.12%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (14.45%) for EBAY is below the current ROIC(18.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 44.01% | ||
| ROIC | 18.07% |
ROA(3y)11.51%
ROA(5y)15.91%
ROE(3y)41.85%
ROE(5y)48.02%
ROIC(3y)14.45%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
1.3 Margins
- EBAY's Profit Margin of 18.30% is amongst the best of the industry. EBAY outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
- EBAY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of EBAY (24.34%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBAY has declined.
- EBAY's Gross Margin of 71.45% is amongst the best of the industry. EBAY outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- EBAY's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.3% | ||
| GM | 71.45% |
OM growth 3Y-7.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-22.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
2. EBAY Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBAY is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EBAY has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, EBAY has less shares outstanding
- EBAY has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EBAY has an Altman-Z score of 6.19. This indicates that EBAY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.19, EBAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- EBAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.70. This is a neutral value as EBAY would need 4.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of EBAY (4.70) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- EBAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- EBAY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.30) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.19 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that EBAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- EBAY has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is amonst the worse of the industry: EBAY underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that EBAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.10, EBAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. EBAY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.35% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.17% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, EBAY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.95% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.35%
EPS 3Y10.33%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%12.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%14.97%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.82%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y10.7%
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. EBAY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.56, the valuation of EBAY can be described as correct.
- EBAY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EBAY is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say EBAY is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.90, EBAY is valued correctly.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EBAY.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. EBAY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EBAY.
- EBAY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EBAY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)1.81
EPS Next 2Y10.82%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
5. EBAY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, EBAY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.64, EBAY pays a better dividend. On top of this EBAY pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, EBAY is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EBAY grows each year by 13.83%, which is quite nice.
- EBAY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- As EBAY did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.83%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBAY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- EBAY's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.14%
EPS Next 2Y10.82%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EBAY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
91.41
+0.07 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners94.83%
Inst Owner Change-3.07%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap40.95B
Revenue(TTM)11.10B
Net Income(TTM)2.03B
Analysts68.29
Price Target100.72 (10.18%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.83%
DP26.14%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.64%
Min EPS beat(2)0%
Max EPS beat(2)3.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.98%
Min EPS beat(4)0%
Max EPS beat(4)3.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.62%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)1.62%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.31%
PT rev (1m)3.79%
PT rev (3m)4.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.9 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.9 | ||
| P/B | 8.87 | ||
| P/tB | 276.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.05 |
EPS(TTM)5.52
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)6.13
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)3.2
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)4.37
OCFY4.78%
SpS24.78
BVpS10.3
TBVpS0.33
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)1.81
Graham Number35.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 44.01% | ||
| ROCE | 20.83% | ||
| ROIC | 18.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.95% | ||
| OM | 24.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.3% | ||
| GM | 71.45% | ||
| FCFM | 12.92% |
ROA(3y)11.51%
ROA(5y)15.91%
ROE(3y)41.85%
ROE(5y)48.02%
ROIC(3y)14.45%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
ROICexc(3y)24.29%
ROICexc(5y)23.65%
ROICexgc(3y)51.08%
ROICexgc(5y)45.76%
ROCE(3y)16.85%
ROCE(5y)16.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.17%
OM growth 3Y-7.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.17%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-22.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 128.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.19 |
F-Score5
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC2.07
Cap/Depr(3y)127.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.51%
Profit Quality(3y)80.28%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.35%
EPS 3Y10.33%
EPS 5Y9.17%
EPS Q2Q%12.8%
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y10.82%
EPS Next 3Y10.13%
EPS Next 5Y10.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.95%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y4.53%
Sales Q2Q%14.97%
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.03%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
EBIT growth 1Y16.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.25%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.01%
EBIT Next Year22.72%
EBIT Next 3Y11.79%
EBIT Next 5Y9.92%
FCF growth 1Y-26.69%
FCF growth 3Y-7.38%
FCF growth 5Y-5.72%
OCF growth 1Y-18.85%
OCF growth 3Y-4.57%
OCF growth 5Y-4.13%
EBAY INC / EBAY Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EBAY.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EBAY INC (EBAY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of EBAY stock?
EBAY INC (EBAY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of EBAY INC (EBAY) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EBAY INC (EBAY) is 16.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.87.
Can you provide the financial health for EBAY stock?
The financial health rating of EBAY INC (EBAY) is 5 / 10.