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eBayXSWX:EBAY -1.54%85 Shiller PE Ratio is 17.22 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 16.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EBAY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF71.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Retail - Cyclical companies, eBay ranks better than 51.8% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-05), eBay's current share price is CHF84.57. eBay's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4.91. eBay's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 17.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for eBay's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EBAY'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.77 Med: 16.02 Max: 23.82
Current: 16.79
During the past years, eBay's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 23.82. The lowest was 7.77. And the median was 16.02.
XSWX:EBAY's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 51.8% of 583
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 17.66
vs XSWX:EBAY: 16.79
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
eBay's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.967. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF4.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
eBay Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
eBay Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for eBay's Shiller PE Ratio 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.
XSWX:EBAY vs JD, CPNG, SE: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, eBay's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, eBay's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where eBay's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
eBay's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, eBay's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
eBay (XSWX:EBAY) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 17.22 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.02. Over the past decade, eBay's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.77 to 23.82. According to the industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #281 out of 583 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is eBay's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
eBay's current Shiller PE Ratio of 17.22 is near median its 10-year median of 16.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.77 to a high of 23.82. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.66. eBay's value of 17.22 is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eBay ranks #281 out of 583 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, eBay has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eBay's Shiller PE Ratio compare to JD and CPNG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, eBay ranks #281 out of 583 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts eBay in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.66. eBay's value of 17.22 is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, eBay's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.77 to 23.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.02 vs. the industry median of 17.66, eBay has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 17.66, based on 583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. eBay's current Shiller PE Ratio of 17.22 is 2.5% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on eBay and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eBay's current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.02. 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 Shiller PE Ratio of 17.22. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF71.36, compared to a current price of CHF84.57 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.02 and 2.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 17.66. eBay's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For eBay (XSWX:EBAY), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.22 as of Sep. 05, 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 CHF84.57 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF71.36.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EBAY:
Shiller PE Ratio: 17.22 (near median its 10-year median of 16.02)
GF Value™: CHF71.36 vs. price of CHF84.57 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#281 of 583)
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.
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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