I see this repeated as an article of faith but how profitable? Uber is billions in the hole. If they make a billion in profit every year for 15 years then they

I see this repeated as an article of faith but how profitable? Uber is billions in the hole. If they make a billion in profit every year for 15 years then they will have repaid their investors money at nominal rates. In real terms they will still be down. How much profit can Uber make if it cuts 'certain' cities?