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eBay Inc (EBAY) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

eBay Inc stock (EBAY) is currently trading at $89.55. eBay Inc PE ratio is 20.92. eBay Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.63. Analyst consensus price target for EBAY is $99.13. WallStSmart rates EBAY as Hold.

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EBAY

eBay Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$89.55
$0.45 (0.51%)
52W$57.89
$100.43
Target$99.13+10.7%

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EBAY Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · eBay Inc (EBAY)

Margin of Safety
-186.1%
Significantly Overvalued
EBAY Fair Value
$28.97
Graham Formula
Current Price
$89.55
$60.58 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $28.97
Overvalued
Price $89.55
Graham IV $28.97
Analyst $99.13

EBAY trades 186% above its Graham fair value of $28.97, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

eBay Inc (EBAY) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

58
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, profit margin. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

eBay Inc (EBAY) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
40.80%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $41 in profit

Institutional Own.Quality
94.80%10/10

94.80% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$40.27B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Profit MarginProfitability
18.30%8/10

Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue

eBay Inc (EBAY) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-18.40%0/10

Earnings declining -18.40%, profits shrinking

Price/BookValuation
8.642/10

Very expensive at 8.6x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.044/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Operating MarginProfitability
16.20%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
3.636/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.63x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
15.00%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 15.00% per year

eBay Inc (EBAY) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 40.80%, Profit Margin at 18.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.04), Price/Sales (3.63), Price/Book (8.64) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.00%, EPS Growth at -18.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 16.20%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 40.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

EBAY Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

EBAY's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.63x trades 16% below its historical average of 4.34x (27th percentile). The current valuation is 58% below its historical high of 8.54x set in Nov 2006, and 123% above its historical low of 1.63x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for eBay Inc (EBAY) · CONSUMER CYCLICALINTERNET RETAIL

The Big Picture

eBay Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 11.1B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 4080.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 466M in free cash flow and 583M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 7.4B is significantly higher than cash (1.9B). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact eBay Inc.

Bottom Line

eBay Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 18.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About eBay Inc(EBAY)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

INTERNET RETAIL

Country

USA

eBay Inc. is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California, that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website.

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2025 HAMILTON AVENUE, SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, 95125