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eBayCHIX:EBAD 82 EV-to-EBIT is 21.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 13.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:EBAD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.26. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Retail - Cyclical companies, eBay ranks worse than 72.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, eBay's Enterprise Value is €46,898 Mil.
eBay's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,180 Mil. Therefore, eBay's EV-to-EBIT for today is 21.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for eBay's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:EBAd'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.56 Med: 13.13 Max: 64.78
Current: 21.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of eBay was 64.78. The lowest was -21.56. And the median was 13.13.
CHIX:EBAd's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 72.15% of 869
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.48
vs CHIX:EBAd: 21.05
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
eBay's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29,749 Mil.
eBay's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,180 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
eBay EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
eBay EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for eBay's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, eBay's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
eBay EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, eBay's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where eBay's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
eBay's current Enterprise Value is €46,898 Mil.
eBay's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,180 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
eBay (CHIX:EBAD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #627 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is eBay's EV-to-EBIT too high?
eBay's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.51 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. eBay's value of 21.51 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eBay ranks #627 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, eBay has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eBay's EV-to-EBIT compare to SE and JD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #627 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places eBay in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. eBay's value of 21.51 is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 13.48, eBay has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.48, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. eBay's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.51 is 59.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eBay's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.51, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 13.13. 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 (CHIX:EBAD) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 21.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.26, compared to a current price of €60.22 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.51, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 59.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.48. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For eBay (CHIX:EBAD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 (CHIX:EBAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eBay stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.22 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.26.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:EBAD:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.51 (64% above median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: €43.26 vs. price of €60.22 (39.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#627 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:EBAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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