eBayXTER:EBA +3.21%80 FCF Margin % is 29.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 21.62. GuruFocus rates XTER:EBA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, eBay ranks better than 84.98% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. eBay's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €776 Mil. eBay's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,672 Mil. Therefore, eBay's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for eBay's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:EBA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.92 Med: 21.62 Max: 35.08
Current: 14.47
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of eBay was 35.08%. The lowest was 12.92%. And the median was 21.62%.
XTER:EBA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.98% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs XTER:EBA: 14.47
eBay FCF Margin % Related Terms
eBay FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for eBay's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, eBay's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where eBay's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XTER:EBA) has a FCF Margin % of 29.04% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 21.62. Over the past decade, eBay's FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 35.08. According to the industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #169 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is eBay's FCF Margin % too high?
eBay's current FCF Margin % of 29.04% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 21.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.92 to a high of 35.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. eBay's value of 29.04% is 861.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eBay ranks #169 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, eBay has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eBay's FCF Margin % compare to SE and JD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #169 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This places eBay in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. eBay's value of 29.04% is 861.6% above this benchmark. Historically, eBay's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 35.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.62 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. eBay's current FCF Margin % of 29.04% is 861.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eBay's current FCF Margin % is 29.04%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 21.62. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eBay (XTER:EBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.39, compared to a current price of €98.28 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 29.04%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 21.62 and 861.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. eBay's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For eBay (XTER:EBA), the current FCF Margin % is 29.04% 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 (XTER:EBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eBay stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €98.28 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.39.
GuruFocus considers eBay to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:EBA:
FCF Margin %: 29.04% (34% above median its 10-year median of 21.62)
GF Value™: €72.39 vs. price of €98.28 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 861.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#169 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:EBA 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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