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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
EBAY59

eBay Inc

Online ServicesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

eBay's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company holds $1.87 billion in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt of $6.75 billion suggests a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow of $1.39 billion and operating cash flow of $1.96 billion support its liquidity, though the company's liquidity risk is assessed as medium. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 44.01% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.53%, both of which exceed the typical thresholds for the Online Services industry. The company's operating income of $2.28 billion and net income of $2.03 billion reflect strong performance, with gross profit of $7.93 billion supporting its margins. eBay's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core online marketplace, with no disclosed segment breakdown. The company operates in over 190 markets, but the financial data does not provide geographic revenue distribution. This lack of geographic diversification could pose a concentration risk, though the company's global presence may mitigate some exposure. The company's growth trajectory is supported by its current revenue of $11.1 billion, with no specific outlook provided for the next fiscal year. eBay continues to invest in technology, marketing, and customer service, which may drive future growth. Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.74, indicating a cautious stance. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to fund operations without additional financing. No dilution sources are identified in the current data, and the dilution risk is assessed as low. Recent events include the continued investment in technology and customer service, as well as the maintenance of the eBay Money-Back Guarantee program. No specific recent filings or transcripts are provided in the data, but the company's ongoing investments suggest a focus on maintaining its competitive position.

30-day price · EBAY+26.29 (+29.3%)
Low$87.20High$119.87Close$116.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyeBay Inc
TickerEBAY.O
SectorTechnology
BusinessSoftware & IT Services
Industry groupSoftware & IT Services
IndustryOnline Services
AI analysis

Business. eBay Inc is a global commerce company that operates online marketplaces in more than 190 markets, enabling buyers and sellers to transact through its platforms, including eBay.com and localized counterparts.

Classification. eBay is classified under the Technology sector, specifically in the Software & IT Services business sector and the Online Services industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

eBay's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company holds $1.87 billion in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt of $6.75 billion suggests a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow of $1.39 billion and operating cash flow of $1.96 billion support its liquidity, though the company's liquidity risk is assessed as medium. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 44.01% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.53%, both of which exceed the typical thresholds for the Online Services industry. The company's operating income of $2.28 billion and net income of $2.03 billion reflect strong performance, with gross profit of $7.93 billion supporting its margins. eBay's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core online marketplace, with no disclosed segment breakdown. The company operates in over 190 markets, but the financial data does not provide geographic revenue distribution. This lack of geographic diversification could pose a concentration risk, though the company's global presence may mitigate some exposure. The company's growth trajectory is supported by its current revenue of $11.1 billion, with no specific outlook provided for the next fiscal year. eBay continues to invest in technology, marketing, and customer service, which may drive future growth. Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.74, indicating a cautious stance. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to fund operations without additional financing. No dilution sources are identified in the current data, and the dilution risk is assessed as low. Recent events include the continued investment in technology and customer service, as well as the maintenance of the eBay Money-Back Guarantee program. No specific recent filings or transcripts are provided in the data, but the company's ongoing investments suggest a focus on maintaining its competitive position.
Key takeaways
  • eBay maintains strong profitability with a ROE of 44.01% and ROA of 11.53%.
  • The company's liquidity is supported by $1.87 billion in cash and equivalents, but its debt load is significant.
  • eBay's global presence in over 190 markets provides scale but may also introduce geographic concentration risk.
  • Analysts have a mixed outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.74, indicating a cautious stance.
  • The company's focus on technology and customer service investments may drive future growth.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$11.10B
Gross profit$7.93B
Operating income$2.28B
Net income$2.03B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.96B
CapEx-$525.0M
Free cash flow$1.39B
Total assets$17.61B
Total liabilities$12.99B
Total equity$4.62B
Cash & equivalents$1.87B
Long-term debt$6.75B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$11.10B$2.28B$2.03B$1.39B
FY-1$10.28B$2.32B$1.98B$1.40B
FY-2$10.11B$1.94B$2.77B$2.27B
FY-3$9.79B$2.35B-$1.27B-$1.76B
FY-4$10.42B$2.92B$13.61B-$164.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$17.61B$4.62B$1.87B
FY-1$19.36B$5.16B$2.43B
FY-2$21.62B$6.40B$1.99B
FY-3$20.85B$5.15B$2.15B
FY-4$26.63B$9.78B$1.38B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$1.96B-$525.0M$1.39B
FY-1$2.41B-$458.0M$1.40B
FY-2$2.43B-$456.0M$2.27B
FY-3$2.25B-$449.0M-$1.76B
FY-4$2.66B-$444.0M-$164.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$3.09B$611.0M$512.0M$394.0M
FQ-1$2.96B$601.0M$528.0M$392.0M
FQ-2$2.82B$576.0M$632.0M$440.0M
FQ-3$2.73B$484.0M$368.0M$176.0M
FQ-4$2.58B$611.0M$499.0M$308.0M
FQ-5$2.58B$543.0M$679.0M$514.0M
FQ-6$2.58B$595.0M$634.0M$488.0M
FQ-7$2.57B$549.0M$224.0M$79.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$17.89B$4.41B$2.89B
FQ-1$17.61B$4.62B$1.87B
FQ-2$17.79B$4.72B$2.42B
FQ-3$17.96B$4.75B$2.07B
FQ-4$18.95B$4.95B$3.03B
FQ-5$19.36B$5.16B$2.43B
FQ-6$19.91B$5.42B$1.59B
FQ-7$20.38B$5.53B$1.96B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$969.0M-$72.0M$394.0M
FQ-1$1.96B-$525.0M$392.0M
FQ-2$1.38B-$408.0M$440.0M
FQ-3$480.0M-$277.0M$176.0M
FQ-4$755.0M-$111.0M$308.0M
FQ-5$2.41B-$458.0M$514.0M
FQ-6$1.74B-$341.0M$488.0M
FQ-7$982.0M-$232.0M$79.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$4.62B
Net cash-$4.88B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity1.5
ROA11.5%
ROE44.0%
Cash conversion96.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Online Services · cohort 511 companies
MetricEBAYActivity
Op margin20.5%4.0% medp25 -10.4% · p75 18.3%top quartile
Net margin18.3%3.5% medp25 -10.8% · p75 13.9%top quartile
Gross margin71.5%50.7% medp25 36.4% · p75 70.0%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-4.7%-3.0% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -0.6%below median
Debt / equity146.0%12.5% medp25 0.6% · p75 36.8%top quartile
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target104.34 USD
Median price target104.50 USD
High price target132.00 USD
Low price target65.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.74 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count8.00
Hold count23.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count1.00
Mean EPS estimate6.12 USD
Last actual EPS5.52 USD
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 05:38 UTCJob: 4f9d5456