eBay Inc. (EBAY) EBITDA Margin: 25.68%
Is eBay Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
eBay Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 25.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 24.35%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-9.43%–47.58%).
The EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY) is 25.68% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.00% (26.75%).
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EBAY EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
25.68%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
26.75%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.83%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
24.35%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
30.66%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
32.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
31.79%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.25%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.23%
EBAY Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | — | 25.68% | 26.75% | 21.83% | 24.35% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 33.88% | 33.92% | 34.27% | 33.91% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 4.55% | 5.24% | 6.35% | 5.95% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $39.13B | 19.91% | 20.21% | 19.39% | 16.96% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 9.74% | 11.84% | 13.25% | 13.61% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 9.46% | 11.45% | 12.25% | 13.62% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 15.75% | 15.61% | 14.73% | 12.94% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 14.92% | 15.64% | 16.76% | 15.64% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 20.78% | 22.18% | 20.90% | -6.93% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | 23.84% | 23.10% | 23.76% | 18.50% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
72.0%
EBITDA Margin
25.7%
Operating Margin
19.6%
Net Margin
17.6%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
eBay Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
eBay Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 25.68%.
- Is eBay Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- eBay Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 25.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 24.35%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-9.43%–47.58%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 26.75%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 21.83%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 24.35%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 30.66%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 32.45%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for EBAY stock is 31.79%.
eBay Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 25.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 27.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | 43.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | -9.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 47.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | 37.29% |
| 2017-12-31 | 32.67% |
| 2016-12-31 | 49.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | 37.67% |
| 2014-12-31 | 37.61% |
| 2013-12-31 | 40.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | 30.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 41.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | 31.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | 26.42% |
| 2008-12-31 | 33.30% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | 32.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | 39.98% |
| 2004-12-31 | 40.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | 36.41% |
| 2002-12-31 | 35.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | 30.74% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.95% |
| 1999-12-31 | 11.80% |
| 1998-12-31 | 23.23% |
| 1997-12-31 | 28.02% |
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About eBay Inc.
eBay Inc. manages an extensive global e-commerce ecosystem designed to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. This framework primarily encompasses its flagship website, ebay.com, alongside its suite of dedicated mobile applications. Through these digital platforms, users are empowered to list, discover, purchase, and pay for a vast array of goods. These transactions occur across a multitude of channels—online, mobile, and even certain traditional avenues—involving a diverse array of participants. This includes individual sellers, small businesses, and larger entities such as retailers, distributors, liquidators, import/export firms, and auctioneers, often integrating with various commerce platforms, search engines, and shopping networks. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Jamie J. Iannone