Top line accelerating.
+8.0% YoY versus +1.7% prior. 3y CAGR +4.3%.
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $48.1B
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
The Question
Yes — eBay Inc.'s 44.0% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 2.82 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — eBay Inc.'s 44.0% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 2.82 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: EBAY is flagged as overvalued by all 2 legendary models, 28% above avg fair value $85, but earns a C sector grade (50/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID EBAY.
What would legendary investors pay for EBAY?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
EBAY's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
EBAY is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate EBAY a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $85. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
EBAY trades at 21.7x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
EBAY and SE differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full EBAY vs SE compare matrix.
How does EBAY compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingEBAY sits at #65 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (50/100).
+8.0% YoY versus +1.7% prior. 3y CAGR +4.3%.
+8.0%Net margin 18.3% versus 19.2% prior (−0.9pp). Operating 20.5%.
18.3%P/E 24.9x — 41% above the 5y median of 17.6x. Forward 17.7x hints at EPS expansion next year.
24.9x