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EBAY INC (EBAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EBAY - Nasdaq - US2786421030 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

81.76  +2.73 (+3.45%)

After market: 81.8001 +0.04 (+0.05%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall EBAY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated EBAY against 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While EBAY has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EBAY is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EBAY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EBAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
EBAY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EBAY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EBAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEBAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.76%, EBAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.21%, EBAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.75%, EBAY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EBAY is in line with the industry average of 11.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.79%) for EBAY is below the current ROIC(14.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.76%
ROE 41.21%
ROIC 14.75%
ROA(3y)5.64%
ROA(5y)19.47%
ROE(3y)18.98%
ROE(5y)71.05%
ROIC(3y)12.79%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
EBAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEBAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.78%, EBAY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBAY has remained more or less at the same level.
EBAY's Operating Margin of 23.11% is amongst the best of the industry. EBAY outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
EBAY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EBAY has a better Gross Margin (71.85%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
EBAY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.11%
PM (TTM) 19.78%
GM 71.85%
OM growth 3Y-11.12%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y-47.22%
PM growth 5Y-1.47%
GM growth 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.89%
EBAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEBAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EBAY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EBAY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EBAY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
EBAY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EBAY Yearly Shares OutstandingEBAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
EBAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEBAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.41 indicates that EBAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EBAY's Altman-Z score of 5.41 is amongst the best of the industry. EBAY outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
EBAY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as EBAY would need 3.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EBAY's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EBAY outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
EBAY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.16, EBAY is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 3.17
Altman-Z 5.41
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.78%
EBAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEBAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that EBAY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EBAY (1.17) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
EBAY has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that EBAY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EBAY has a Quick ratio (1.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
EBAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEBAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EBAY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.16%, which is quite good.
EBAY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.47% yearly.
EBAY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.52%.
EBAY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.16%
EPS 3Y6.51%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%10.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.55%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%

3.2 Future

EBAY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.49% yearly.
EBAY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
EBAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEBAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
EBAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEBAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

EBAY is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.35.
EBAY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EBAY is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.53, EBAY is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.94, which indicates a correct valuation of EBAY.
EBAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EBAY is cheaper than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
EBAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.71.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.35
Fwd PE 13.94
EBAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

EBAY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EBAY is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
67.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBAY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.71
EV/EBITDA 13.52
EBAY Per share dataEBAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EBAY's 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)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EBAY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 14.55, EBAY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EBAY's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.51%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EBAY grows each year by 14.31%, which is quite nice.
EBAY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
EBAY has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.31%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
EBAY Yearly Dividends per shareEBAY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

EBAY pays out 25.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
EBAY's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.88%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%
EBAY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEBAY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B
EBAY Dividend Payout.EBAY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EBAY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EBAY INC

NASDAQ:EBAY (7/22/2025, 6:40:30 PM)

After market: 81.8001 +0.04 (+0.05%)

81.76

+2.73 (+3.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners100.03%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap37.69B
Analysts68.21
Price Target69.61 (-14.86%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio3.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.51%
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.31%
DP25.88%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.47%
Min EPS beat(2)1.07%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.24%
Max EPS beat(4)2.71%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.38%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.15%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.88%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.45%
PT rev (1m)1.1%
PT rev (3m)4.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.35
Fwd PE 13.94
P/S 3.66
P/FCF 17.71
P/OCF 14.58
P/B 7.61
P/tB 84.32
EV/EBITDA 13.52
EPS(TTM)5
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)5.87
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)5.61
OCFY6.86%
SpS22.37
BVpS10.74
TBVpS0.97
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.76%
ROE 41.21%
ROCE 18.23%
ROIC 14.75%
ROICexc 23.28%
ROICexgc 51.01%
OM 23.11%
PM (TTM) 19.78%
GM 71.85%
FCFM 20.64%
ROA(3y)5.64%
ROA(5y)19.47%
ROE(3y)18.98%
ROE(5y)71.05%
ROIC(3y)12.79%
ROIC(5y)13.29%
ROICexc(3y)24.05%
ROICexc(5y)22.27%
ROICexgc(3y)50.74%
ROICexgc(5y)42.55%
ROCE(3y)16%
ROCE(5y)16.54%
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y16.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.1%
OM growth 3Y-11.12%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y-47.22%
PM growth 5Y-1.47%
GM growth 3Y-1.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.89%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 3.17
Debt/EBITDA 2.12
Cap/Depr 140.06%
Cap/Sales 4.44%
Interest Coverage 9.13
Cash Conversion 95.42%
Profit Quality 104.31%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 5.41
F-Score5
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)118.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.16%
EPS 3Y6.51%
EPS 5Y11.47%
EPS Q2Q%10.4%
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%
EPS Next 5Y8.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.55%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%
Revenue Next Year3.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.51%
EBIT growth 5Y4.13%
EBIT Next Year13.97%
EBIT Next 3Y7.47%
EBIT Next 5Y6.99%
FCF growth 1Y7.26%
FCF growth 3Y-4.03%
FCF growth 5Y-5.24%
OCF growth 1Y4.19%
OCF growth 3Y-3.15%
OCF growth 5Y-4.96%