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eBay (EBAY) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at eBay (EBAY): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for eBay (EBAY)
Profile ItemEBAY
NameeBay Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline Retail
Market Capitalization53.54 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateSeptember 24, 1998
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

EBAY
GSPC
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eBay (EBAY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for eBay (EBAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for eBay (EBAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)47.54%9.80%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)47.56%9.74%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)12.50%-0.72%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

EBAY
GSPC
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eBay (EBAY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for eBay (EBAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)32.35%48.29%
Beta (5Y)1.271.08
Max Drawdown (5Y)-50.71%-68.45%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. EBAY is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.340.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.970.16

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) posts ROE of 46.04%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

46.04%

Group distribution
Max
62.17%
EBAY
46.04%
Q3
29.44%
Median
15.69%
Q1
6.73%
Min
-12.16%
Largest peers
HD
104.30%
TJX
62.17%
EBAY
46.04%
AMZN
27.42%
PDD
22.75%
BABA
6.36%
LOW
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on ROE within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) keeps 16.94% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.94%

Group distribution
EBAY
16.94%
Max
16.94%
Q3
8.69%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.14%
Min
-9.41%
Largest peers
PDD
20.43%
EBAY
16.94%
AMZN
16.90%
TJX
9.73%
HD
8.41%
LOW
7.35%
BABA
7.04%
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on net margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) turns 19.21% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

19.21%

Group distribution
Max
21.45%
EBAY
19.21%
Q3
10.89%
Median
5.57%
Q1
2.28%
Min
-7.12%
Largest peers
PDD
24.71%
EBAY
19.21%
AMZN
13.90%
LOW
13.37%
HD
12.86%
TJX
10.91%
BABA
7.30%
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)46.04%15.69%
ROA (TTM)9.33%5.18%
Net Margin (TTM)16.94%3.55%
Operating Margin (TTM)19.21%5.57%
Gross Margin (TTM)72.17%38.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

eBay (EBAY) grew revenue 7.95%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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eBay (EBAY): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

eBay (EBAY) grew earnings per share 10.15%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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eBay (EBAY): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)7.95%5.64%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)4.26%3.32%
EPS Growth (YoY)10.15%0.28%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---5.08%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

eBay (EBAY) has current ratio of 0.78, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.78

Group distribution
Max
2.62
Q3
1.75
Median
1.35
Q1
1.00
EBAY
0.78
Min
0.48
Largest peers
PDD
2.62
BABA
1.36
TJX
1.15
LOW
1.11
HD
1.08
AMZN
0.99
EBAY
0.78
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

eBay (EBAY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.63

Group distribution
Max
3.93
Q3
2.14
EBAY
1.63
Median
1.25
Q1
0.73
Min
0.01
Largest peers
HD
3.80
EBAY
1.63
TJX
1.34
AMZN
0.50
BABA
0.24
PDD
0.01
LOW
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.781.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.631.25
Net Debt / EBITDA1.652.50

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) has dividend yield of 0.99%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.99%

Group distribution
Max
5.84%
Q3
2.50%
EBAY
0.99%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BABA
6.70%
LOW
2.13%
HD
1.32%
TJX
1.31%
EBAY
0.99%
AMZN
0.00%
PDD
0.00%
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) has payout ratio of 26.64%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

26.64%

Group distribution
Max
72.73%
Q3
32.44%
EBAY
26.64%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
HD
64.80%
LOW
41.00%
TJX
32.50%
EBAY
26.64%
BABA
25.44%
AMZN
0.00%
PDD
0.00%
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.99%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)26.64%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) trades at P/E ratio of 26.63, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

26.63

Group distribution
Max
40.50
EBAY
26.63
Q3
24.26
Median
19.23
Q1
12.64
Min
4.67
Largest peers
EBAY
26.63
BABA
26.50
TJX
25.06
HD
24.04
AMZN
20.96
LOW
18.98
PDD
9.34
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) trades at 4.32 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.32

Group distribution
EBAY
4.32
Max
4.32
Q3
1.99
Median
0.70
Q1
0.26
Min
0.03
Largest peers
EBAY
4.32
AMZN
3.52
TJX
2.39
HD
2.03
LOW
1.39
PDD
0.26
BABA
0.26
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

eBay (EBAY) trades at 12.16 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.16

Group distribution
EBAY
12.16
Max
10.96
Q3
5.26
Median
2.16
Q1
1.08
Min
-4.45
Largest peers
HD
20.63
TJX
13.99
EBAY
12.16
AMZN
4.57
PDD
1.74
BABA
1.63
LOW
-16.94
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Where eBay (EBAY) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

eBay (EBAY) metric values compared with Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: EBAYIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)26.6319.23
P/S Ratio (TTM)4.320.70
P/B Ratio (MRQ)12.162.16
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.18%3.57%