Ebay Inc. (EBAY) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Ebay Inc. (EBAY) has a Graham intrinsic value of $0.82 per share. At $120.28 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 14568% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 2.0% a year to $11.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 16.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$0.82
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$120.28
Price vs Graham value
14568% above
Market cap
$56.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$11.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
2.0%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
16.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$1.4B

EBAY 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $11.1B $2.0B $4.34 $1.4B 20.5% 22.9%
FY2024 $10.3B $2.0B $3.94 $2.0B 22.5% 20.3%
FY2023 $10.1B $2.8B $5.19 $2.0B 19.2% 13.1%
FY2022 $9.8B -$1.3B -$2.27 $1.8B 24.0% 13.9%
FY2021 $10.4B $13.6B $20.54 $2.2B 28.1% 22.2%
FY2020 $10.3B $5.7B $7.89 $1.9B 26.4% 25.4%
FY2019 $10.8B $1.8B $2.09 $2.6B 21.5% 17.2%
FY2018 $10.7B $2.5B $2.55 $2.0B 20.7% 14.1%
FY2017 $9.9B -$1.0B -$0.95 $2.5B 22.8% 6.7%
FY2016 $9.3B $7.3B $6.35 $2.2B 25.0% 13.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

eBay Inc. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 2.0% annually over the past decade.

eBay Inc. has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 16.9% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, eBay Inc. shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 59.1% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, eBay Inc. is modeled at -4.1% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $0.82 per share.

EBAY stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Ebay Inc. (EBAY) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -4.1% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, EBAY's intrinsic value is about $0.82 per share.

Is EBAY stock undervalued?

At $120.28 (close on Oct 17, 2026), EBAY trades 14568% above its Graham value of $0.82. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Ebay Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $9.3B in fiscal 2016 to $11.1B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. Net income was $2.0B in fiscal 2025.

Does Ebay Inc. generate free cash flow?

Ebay Inc. generated $1.4B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is EBAY's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 16.9%, and average return on equity was 61.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this EBAY data come from?

From Ebay Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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