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EBAY EV/EBITDA Analysis

16.6x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

At 17.3x, EBAY’s EV/EBITDA — a measure of how many years of operating earnings an acquirer would pay for the whole business — shows the stock trades at a premium to its sector, whose median is 13.6x, placing EBAY in the 65th percentile of peers.

Sector Performance

63th percentile

EBAY

16.6x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

17.3x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The trend is stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change reported and a 4.3% quarter-over-quarter decline from 18.1x to 17.3x. That combination — a still-above-median valuation with a slight recent dip — suggests limited upside from multiple expansion but also no sudden deterioration. The stable trend tempers the risk of a high entry price, though the premium to peers still leaves little margin for error. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: it is neither cheap enough to be compelling nor overstretched enough to be a clear warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about EBAY?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are EBAY's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.