EBAY vs. TSCO: eBay vs. Tractor Supply Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but EBAY is classified in Broadline Retail while TSCO is classified in Specialty Retail.

Company profile comparison for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Profile Item	EBAY	TSCO
Name	eBay Inc.	Tractor Supply Company
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail	Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS Industry	Broadline Retail	Specialty Retail
GICS Sub-Industry	Broadline Retail	Other Specialty Retail
Market Capitalization	53.54 billion USD	18.85 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	September 24, 1998	February 17, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

EBAY

TSCO

GSPC

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Tractor Supply (TSCO). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Total Return (1Y)	47.54%	-28.95%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	47.56%	0.75%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	12.50%	-1.33%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

EBAY

TSCO

GSPC

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Tractor Supply (TSCO). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.35%	34.78%
Beta (5Y)	1.27	0.45
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-50.71%	-52.69%
Avg. Volume (3M)	4.37M	11.58M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

EBAY and TSCO are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.34	-0.96
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.97	-1.26

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both eBay (EBAY) at 46.04% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 37.35% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

46.04%

Max: 62.17%
EBAY: 46.04%
Q3: 29.44%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
Min: -12.16%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

37.35%

Max: 62.17%
TSCO: 37.35%
Q3: 29.44%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
Min: -12.16%

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their ROE against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) at 16.94% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 6.13%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.94%

EBAY: 16.94%
Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.13%

Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
TSCO: 6.13%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their net margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) at 19.21% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 7.87%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

19.21%

Max: 21.45%
EBAY: 19.21%
Q3: 10.89%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.87%

Max: 21.45%
Q3: 10.89%
TSCO: 7.87%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their operating margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
ROE (TTM)	46.04%	37.35%
ROA (TTM)	9.33%	7.50%
Net Margin (TTM)	16.94%	6.13%
Operating Margin (TTM)	19.21%	7.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)	72.17%	36.29%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both eBay (EBAY) at 7.95% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 4.31% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both eBay (EBAY) at 10.15% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 0.98% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Revenue Growth (YoY)	7.95%	4.31%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	4.26%	3.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)	10.15%	0.98%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	1.99%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 1.38 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while eBay (EBAY) at 0.78 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for EBAY.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.78

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
EBAY: 0.78
Min: 0.48

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.38

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
TSCO: 1.38
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their current ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

eBay (EBAY) at 1.63 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 2.53 uses more debt funding than most peers.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.63

Max: 3.93
Q3: 2.14
EBAY: 1.63
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.01

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.53

Max: 3.93
TSCO: 2.53
Q3: 2.14
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.01

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.78	1.38
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.63	2.53
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.65	3.42

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 2.59% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while eBay (EBAY) at 0.99% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, TSCO the richer one.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.99%

Max: 5.84%
Q3: 2.50%
EBAY: 0.99%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.59%

Max: 5.84%
TSCO: 2.59%
Q3: 2.50%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

eBay (EBAY) at 26.64% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 51.08% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

26.64%

Max: 72.73%
Q3: 32.44%
EBAY: 26.64%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

51.08%

Max: 72.73%
TSCO: 51.08%
Q3: 32.44%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.99%	2.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	26.64%	51.08%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 19.54 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while eBay (EBAY) at 26.63 sits in the richer quartile — EBAY needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

26.63

Max: 40.50
EBAY: 26.63
Q3: 24.26
Median: 19.23
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

19.54

Max: 40.50
Q3: 24.26
TSCO: 19.54
Median: 19.23
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 1.18 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while eBay (EBAY) at 4.32 sits in the pricier quartile — EBAY costs more per dollar of sales.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.32

EBAY: 4.32
Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
TSCO: 1.18
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 7.10 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and eBay (EBAY) at 12.16 prices even higher, above its industry range.

EBAY

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.16

EBAY: 12.16
Max: 10.96
Q3: 5.26
Median: 2.16
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.10

Max: 10.96
TSCO: 7.10
Q3: 5.26
Median: 2.16
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

eBay (EBAY) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for eBay (EBAY) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	EBAY	TSCO
P/E Ratio (TTM)	26.63	19.54
P/S Ratio (TTM)	4.32	1.18
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	12.16	7.10
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.18%	0.67%