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EBAY Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

46.6%

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and EBAY’s current 46.6% means it earns $0.466 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

92th percentile

EBAY

46.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

42.9%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and EBAY’s current 46.6% means it earns $0.466 for every $1 of equity.

This sits far above the sector median of 13.8%, placing the company in the 90th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows an increase of 8.6%, from 42.9% to 46.6% in the most recent period. The combination of a very high ROE level with a recent upward move suggests strong current profitability and improving capital efficiency, which can reduce financial risk. However, because the metric has only two data points, the trend signal is limited and does not provide a dependable forward-looking view. This high ROE supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects solid performance but does not alone justify a more bullish stance given the lack of longer-term trend data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about EBAY?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are EBAY's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.