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EBAY INC (EBAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

72.59  +0.16 (+0.22%)

Premarket: 72 -0.59 (-0.81%)

Fundamental Rating

6

EBAY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While EBAY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EBAY has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
Each year in the past 5 years EBAY had a positive operating cash flow.
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

EBAY's Return On Assets of 10.76% is amongst the best of the industry. EBAY outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
EBAY has a Return On Equity of 41.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBAY outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
EBAY has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.75%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
EBAY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.52%.
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 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
EBAY's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of EBAY (23.11%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBAY has remained more or less at the same level.
EBAY has a better Gross Margin (71.85%) than 87.10% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EBAY is creating some value.
EBAY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EBAY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EBAY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 5.30 indicates that EBAY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.30, EBAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.17, EBAY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that EBAY has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.16, EBAY is not doing good in the industry: 70.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 3.17
Altman-Z 5.3
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC9.71%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, EBAY is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the last year, EBAY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.52% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.77% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, EBAY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y3.44%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.52, EBAY is valued correctly.
74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBAY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EBAY is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.35, which indicates a correct valuation of EBAY.
74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBAY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.43), we can say EBAY is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.52
Fwd PE 12.35
EBAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EBAY is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBAY is valued a bit cheaper than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.9
EV/EBITDA 12.55
EBAY Per share dataEBAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EBAY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.41, EBAY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EBAY's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

5.2 History

The dividend of EBAY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.31%!
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

25.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBAY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EBAY is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.88%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
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 (5/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 72 -0.59 (-0.81%)

72.59

+0.16 (+0.22%)

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 Owners96.4%
Inst Owner Change0.41%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner Change0.36%
Market Cap33.83B
Analysts69.23
Price Target68.81 (-5.21%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
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)3.08%
PT rev (3m)6.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.52
Fwd PE 12.35
P/S 3.28
P/FCF 15.9
P/OCF 13.08
P/B 6.83
P/tB 75.68
EV/EBITDA 12.55
EPS(TTM)5
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)5.88
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)4.57
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY7.64%
SpS22.13
BVpS10.62
TBVpS0.96
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.27
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 5.3
F-Score5
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 Y11.67%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y9.31%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.55%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%
Revenue Next Year3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5Y3.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.51%
EBIT growth 5Y4.13%
EBIT Next Year14%
EBIT Next 3Y7.66%
EBIT Next 5Y6.38%
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%