Better Buy Right Now: eBay Stock or Etsy Stock?
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFAIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 29 Aug 2026, 16:45 UTC
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- 29 Aug 2026, 18:29 UTC
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The analysis compares eBay (EBAY) and Etsy (ETSY) based on their financial performance and valuation metrics. eBay generated $12.108 billion in trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue, significantly more than Etsy's $2.8998 billion. While both companies are in the asset-like business model, Etsy focuses on individual creators of unique products, whereas eBay has broadened its scope to include live shopping and collectibles. eBay's operating margin is 21.44%, and Etsy's is 16.10%. Both experienced margin declines from late 2021 but benefited from pandemic-related consumer spending. Regarding return on invested capital (ROIC), Etsy leads with 21.22% compared to eBay's 18.54%. Both companies' ROIC figures are above their respective weighted average costs of capital (WACC), with eBay's WACC at 10.15% and Etsy's at 10.51%. In terms of forward valuation, eBay trades at a forward P/E of 15.90, while Etsy trades at 12.63. The analysis suggests both are potentially undervalued based on discounted cash flow models, with intrinsic values estimated at $111.30 for eBay and $107.86 for Etsy, both higher than their current market prices. The preference leans towards eBay due to its diversified business and stronger financial metrics, despite Etsy's higher ROIC and growth in niche markets.
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