eBay (XSWX:EBAY) Beginning Cash Position: CHF2,405 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:EBAY eBay Inc XSWX:EBAY
82 GF Score
Price CHF91.43
GF Value CHF65.79
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What is eBay Beginning Cash Position?

eBay XSWX:EBAY 82 Beginning Cash Position is CHF2,405 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EBAY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF65.79. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

eBay's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,405 Mil.

eBay's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF2,572 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,800 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (CHF2,800 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF2,405 Mil).

eBay's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF1,965 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF2,223 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF2,223 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF2,619 Mil).

eBay Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

eBay Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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eBay Beginning Cash Position Chart

eBay Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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eBay Quarterly Data
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eBay Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of CHF2,405 Mil mean?
eBay (XSWX:EBAY) has a Beginning Cash Position of CHF2,405 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on eBay and its competitors.
Is eBay's Beginning Cash Position too high?
eBay's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF2,405 Mil. Overall, eBay has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eBay's Beginning Cash Position compare to SE and JD?
eBay's Beginning Cash Position of CHF2,405 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. eBay's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF2,405 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eBay stock overvalued right now?
eBay (XSWX:EBAY) has a current Beginning Cash Position of CHF2,405 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF65.79, compared to a current price of CHF91.43 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is CHF2,405 Mil. eBay's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For eBay (XSWX:EBAY), the current Beginning Cash Position is CHF2,405 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is eBay (XSWX:EBAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eBay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF91.43 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF65.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:EBAY:

  • Beginning Cash Position: CHF2,405 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF65.79 vs. price of CHF91.43 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EBAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

eBay Business Description

Address 2025 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95125
Founded in 1995, eBay operates one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets. In 2025, the firm generated $11.1 billion in revenue on nearly $80 billion of gross merchandise volume, serving 135 million active buyers and 18 million active sellers (users who closed at least one transaction in the past year). The firm monetizes its marketplace primarily through transaction fees and advertising, with 52% of revenue derived from the US and the remainder from international markets. In a bid to expand its reach among Generation Z and in the recommerce sector, eBay announced the $1.2 billion acquisition of fashion resale app Depop from Etsy in early 2026.
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