Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
eBay Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
44.0%
FY2025
5-year range
-24.6% / 139.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
eBay Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 44.0% is higher than 89% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -24.6% in FY2022 to 159.1% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
44.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -115.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Remained stable around 44.0% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +68.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -115.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+358.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 14.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 34.4pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.09 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 44.0% | +14.9% |
| FY2024 | 38.3% | -11.5% |
| FY2023 | 43.3% | +275.6% |
| FY2022 | -24.6% | -117.7% |
| FY2021 | 139.2% | -12.5% |
| FY2020 | 159.1% | +155.7% |
| FY2019 | 62.2% | +54.5% |
| FY2018 | 40.3% | +418.7% |
| FY2017 | -12.6% | -118.3% |
| FY2016 | 69.0% | +163.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 6, 2026