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Calculation
eBay Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 5, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 6, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 1, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 6, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 31, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Jan 31, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 28, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 17, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Feb 29, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 24, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of eBay Inc. Annual Report.
The financial data over the period from early 2006 to early 2019 reveals notable fluctuations and trends in share price, earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited a decreasing trend from 41.49 US$ in February 2006 to a low of 12.18 US$ in February 2009, reflecting a significant drop during this period, likely influenced by broader market conditions. Subsequently, the price recovered substantially, reaching a peak of 57.21 US$ in February 2013. After this peak, the share price showed variability, decreasing to 23.94 US$ in February 2016 before rising again to 42.37 US$ in February 2018, and then slightly falling to 34.08 US$ by January 2019.
- Earnings per Share (EPS)
- The EPS figures display considerable volatility. Starting at 0.77 US$ in 2006, EPS increased modestly by 2010 to 1.84 US$, with a sharp fall to 0.04 US$ in 2015 indicating possible operational or market challenges. A notable spike to 6.68 US$ is visible in February 2017, suggesting an unusual increase in earnings or a one-time event, followed by a significant negative EPS of -1.00 US$ in early 2018, indicating a net loss. The EPS recovered to 2.77 US$ in early 2019, demonstrating a return to profitability.
- P/E Ratio
- The P/E ratio indicates valuation changes. Initially high at 53.94 in 2006, it decreased sharply to 8.78 by 2009, coinciding with the low share price and potentially depressed earnings. The ratio fluctuated markedly in subsequent years, reaching an extreme peak of 1433.64 in 2015, likely reflecting the very low EPS of 0.04 that year which would inflate the ratio. It then decreased to more moderate levels, reaching a low of 4.79 in 2017, aligned with high EPS and moderate share price. Some missing data in 2018 presents limitations, but the last recorded P/E was 12.32 in early 2019, indicating a normalized valuation relative to earnings.
Comparison to Competitors
eBay Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| eBay Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | |||||
| Feb 5, 2018 | |||||
| Feb 6, 2017 | |||||
| Feb 1, 2016 | |||||
| Feb 6, 2015 | |||||
| Jan 31, 2014 | |||||
| Feb 1, 2013 | |||||
| Jan 31, 2012 | |||||
| Jan 28, 2011 | |||||
| Feb 17, 2010 | |||||
| Feb 20, 2009 | |||||
| Feb 29, 2008 | |||||
| Feb 28, 2007 | |||||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
eBay Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| eBay Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | ||
| Feb 5, 2018 | ||
| Feb 6, 2017 | ||
| Feb 1, 2016 | ||
| Feb 6, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Jan 31, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 17, 2010 | ||
| Feb 20, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
eBay Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| eBay Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2019 | ||
| Feb 5, 2018 | ||
| Feb 6, 2017 | ||
| Feb 1, 2016 | ||
| Feb 6, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Jan 31, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 17, 2010 | ||
| Feb 20, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).