Tony P.

Amazon vs. eBay: 2 Charts Say It All

A more accurate measure of both companies' true worth and future profitability can be ascertained by considering where their respective Profit Margins are derived.

Amzn Profit Margin (ttm): 3.23% -- as a result of actual growth

eBay Profit Margin (ttm): 18.66% -- as a result of increased fees to its customers, amid negative growth

One has potential for sustainability; the other comes from a finite source. An ever-decreasing, bled-out source.