eBay Inc. (EBAY) Return on Assets (ROA): 11.53%
Is eBay Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
eBay Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 11.53% is 36% below its 5-year average of 18.15%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-6.09%–51.11%).
The return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY) is 11.53% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 6.12% (10.86%).
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EBAY Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
11.53%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
10.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
7.11%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
18.15%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
15.10%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
12.51%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
11.63%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+62.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.89%
EBAY Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | — | 11.53% | 10.86% | 7.11% | 18.15% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.79B | 19.02% | 20.55% | 22.35% | 21.88% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $38.33B | 17.07% | 16.87% | 15.50% | 12.96% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $58.51B | -2.83% | -0.39% | 0.01% | 1.09% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 8.80% | 11.88% | 13.07% | 12.59% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $73.60B | 13.80% | 13.91% | 13.05% | 10.92% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $75.52B | 0.96% | 1.55% | 2.64% | 2.90% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.54B | 16.48% | 18.25% | 20.56% | 17.73% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -24.53% | -27.66% | -31.37% | -28.11% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $77.96B | 11.31% | 11.97% | 14.74% | 2.11% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
11.5%
ROE
44.0%
eBay Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
eBay Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 11.53%.
- Is eBay Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- eBay Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 11.53% is 36% below its 5-year average of 18.15%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-6.09%–51.11%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 10.86%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 7.11%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 18.15%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 15.10%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 12.51%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for eBay Inc. (EBAY)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for EBAY stock is 11.63%.
eBay Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.53% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | -6.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | 51.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | 29.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | -3.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.47% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.10% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.82% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.18% |
| 2009-12-31 | 12.98% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.27% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.59% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.19% |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.39% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.08% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.99% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | 126.79% |
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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