Key takeaways
- Coinbase is a major US crypto exchange that holds large quantities of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- It is one of the world's most influential companies within the crypto space.
- COIN trades on NASDAQ and is easily accessible through Australian share trading platforms.
Coinbase is a major US cryptocurrency exchange that provides trading, custody, and staking services to retail and institutional clients. It plays a central role in the crypto economy.
It is also one of the world's largest corporate holders of ETH, using it to support staking services, provide liquidity and for operations in the Ethereum ecosystem.
While it's often considered a crypto treasury company, ETH and BTC are largely operational assets rather than a speculative holdings. That being said, Coinbase had stated in March 2025 it holds 137,334 ETH on its balance sheet for investment purposes.
How to buy shares in Coinbase Global
- Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in a company listed in the US from Australia you'll need to find a trading platform that offers access to US stock markets. Look for a platform with low brokerage and foreign exchange fees.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, which will typically include your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for Coinbase Global. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: COIN. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment that matches your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Coinbase Global reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying using consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of US$167.85, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Coinbase Global, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Coinbase Global. Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights.
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Is it worth buying Coinbase Global stock?
Valuing Coinbase Global stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Coinbase Global's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Coinbase Global's P/E ratio
Coinbase Global's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 38x. In other words, Coinbase Global shares trade at around 38x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Coinbase Global's PEG ratio
Coinbase Global's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 0.6437. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Coinbase Global's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Coinbase Global's EBITDA
Coinbase Global's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$1.7 billion (£1.3 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Coinbase Global's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.
Coinbase Global share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Coinbase Global's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$139.36 up to US$444.645. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Coinbase Global's is 3.606. This would suggest that Coinbase Global's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
Coinbase Global financials
| Revenue TTM | US$6.9 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 11.3% |
| Gross profit TTM | US$5.9 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 3.55% |
| Return on equity TTM | 10.06% |
| Profit margin | 18.31% |
| Book value | 55.232 |
| Market capitalisation | US$45.3 billion |
| EBITDA | US$1.7 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Coinbase Global share dividends
We're not expecting Coinbase Global to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Coinbase Global overview
Coinbase Global, Inc. operates platform for crypto assets in the United States and internationally. It provides the primary financial account in the crypto economy for consumers; a brokerage platform with a pool of liquidity across the crypto marketplace for institutions; and a suite of products granting access to build onchain for developers. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York.
Past developments
10 January 2023: Yesterday Coinbase's shareprice went up 15% as anaylsts predicted that it can benefit from the downfall of FTX. Analysts believe that because of Coinbase's healthy balance sheet and premium brand that the company will be able to navigate this year's economic turbulence.
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