Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
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 | 12.32 | = | 34.08 | ÷ | 2.77 | 2.77 | = | 2,530 | ÷ | 914,880,451 | |
| Feb 5, 2018 | — | = | 42.37 | ÷ | -1.00 | -1.00 | = | -1,016 | ÷ | 1,012,079,673 | |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 4.79 | = | 32.03 | ÷ | 6.68 | 6.68 | = | 7,266 | ÷ | 1,087,042,601 | |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 16.36 | = | 23.94 | ÷ | 1.46 | 1.46 | = | 1,725 | ÷ | 1,178,705,177 | |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 1,433.64 | = | 54.50 | ÷ | 0.04 | 0.04 | = | 46 | ÷ | 1,210,046,829 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 24.12 | = | 53.20 | ÷ | 2.21 | 2.21 | = | 2,856 | ÷ | 1,294,654,966 | |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 28.43 | = | 57.21 | ÷ | 2.01 | 2.01 | = | 2,609 | ÷ | 1,296,512,321 | |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 12.59 | = | 31.60 | ÷ | 2.51 | 2.51 | = | 3,229 | ÷ | 1,286,914,976 | |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 21.85 | = | 30.31 | ÷ | 1.39 | 1.39 | = | 1,801 | ÷ | 1,298,369,992 | |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 12.33 | = | 22.68 | ÷ | 1.84 | 1.84 | = | 2,389 | ÷ | 1,299,006,884 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 8.78 | = | 12.18 | ÷ | 1.39 | 1.39 | = | 1,779 | ÷ | 1,282,965,764 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 100.52 | = | 26.36 | ÷ | 0.26 | 0.26 | = | 348 | ÷ | 1,327,947,115 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 38.99 | = | 32.06 | ÷ | 0.82 | 0.82 | = | 1,126 | ÷ | 1,368,973,770 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 53.94 | = | 41.49 | ÷ | 0.77 | 0.77 | = | 1,082 | ÷ | 1,406,718,316 |
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.
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 | 12.32 | 79.30 | 23.51 | 20.26 | 20.19 |
| Feb 5, 2018 | — | 228.25 | 22.37 | 22.62 | 22.11 |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 4.79 | 166.52 | 23.32 | 26.67 | 22.87 |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 16.36 | 463.73 | 23.15 | 26.24 | 21.62 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 1,433.64 | — | 20.18 | 21.79 | 20.15 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 24.12 | 601.07 | 22.86 | 21.13 | 17.99 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 28.43 | — | 19.49 | 20.46 | 19.73 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 12.59 | 129.38 | 18.15 | 17.66 | 14.54 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 21.85 | 67.02 | 20.76 | 19.70 | 14.57 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 12.33 | 61.80 | 18.59 | 12.26 | 12.02 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 8.78 | 39.07 | 11.24 | 12.74 | 18.61 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 100.52 | 65.85 | 12.59 | 15.42 | 16.30 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 38.99 | 88.17 | 15.57 | 18.31 | 16.91 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 53.94 | 45.52 | 16.29 | 19.15 | 17.81 |
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 | 12.32 | 45.41 |
| Feb 5, 2018 | — | 60.50 |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 4.79 | 47.75 |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 16.36 | 45.72 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 1,433.64 | 38.28 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 24.12 | 39.66 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 28.43 | 37.17 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 12.59 | 26.94 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 21.85 | 27.21 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 12.33 | 21.68 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 8.78 | 14.47 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 100.52 | 16.25 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 38.99 | 17.92 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 53.94 | 18.45 |
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 | 12.32 | 33.13 |
| Feb 5, 2018 | — | 47.03 |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 4.79 | 29.19 |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 16.36 | 24.70 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 1,433.64 | 29.48 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 24.12 | 26.50 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 28.43 | 20.90 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 12.59 | 11.38 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 21.85 | 17.54 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 12.33 | 18.66 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 8.78 | 303.41 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 100.52 | 24.33 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 38.99 | 117.34 |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 53.94 | 17.54 |
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).