PUBM (PubMatic) EV-to-EBITDA: 25.09 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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What is PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA?

PubMatic PUBM -1.81% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 25.09 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 13.45. GuruFocus rates PUBM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Software companies, PubMatic ranks worse than 77.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PubMatic's enterprise value is $643.3 Mil. PubMatic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.6 Mil. Therefore, PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 25.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PUBM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.91   Med: 13.45   Max: 64.72
Current: 25.09

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PubMatic was 64.72. The lowest was 6.91. And the median was 13.45.

PUBM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.34% of 1977 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.34 vs PUBM: 25.09

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-27), PubMatic's stock price is $16.25. PubMatic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.300. Therefore, PubMatic's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


PubMatic  (NAS:PUBM) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

PubMatic's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=16.25/-0.300
=At Loss

PubMatic's share price for today is $16.25.
PubMatic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.300.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA Chart

PubMatic Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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PubMatic Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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PUBM vs SVMB, IBTA, SMWB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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PubMatic EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=643.319/25.638
=25.09

PubMatic's current Enterprise Value is $643.3 Mil.
PubMatic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.6 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.09 mean?
PubMatic (PUBM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.09 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PubMatic. This is 87% above median its historical median of 13.45. Over the past decade, PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.91 to 64.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PubMatic ranks #1529 out of 1977 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PubMatic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.09 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 13.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.91 to a high of 64.72. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. PubMatic's value of 25.09 is 142.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PubMatic ranks #1529 out of 1977 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PubMatic has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PubMatic's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SVMB and IBTA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PubMatic ranks #1529 out of 1977 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places PubMatic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. PubMatic's value of 25.09 is 142.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PubMatic's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.91 to 64.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.45 vs. the industry median of 10.34, PubMatic has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.34, based on 1,977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PubMatic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.09 is 142.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PubMatic. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PubMatic's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.09, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 13.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PubMatic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PubMatic (PUBM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.27, compared to a current price of $16.25 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.09, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 13.45 and 142.6% above the Software industry median of 10.34. PubMatic's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PubMatic (PUBM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.09 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is PubMatic (PUBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PubMatic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.25 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.27. GuruFocus considers PubMatic to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PUBM:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 25.09 (87% above median its 10-year median of 13.45)
  • GF Value™: $16.27 vs. price of $16.25 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.6% above the Software median (#1529 of 1977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PUBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PubMatic Business Description

Address 601 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94063
PubMatic Inc is is an independent, artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology company that delivers digital advertising performance. Its integrated technology platform connects buyers, publishers, data providers, and commerce media networks on a single, unified platform, to deliver advertising performance, control, transparency and efficiency. Its platform empowers the world's digital content creators (publishers) to maximize monetization of their advertising inventory and audiences and provides control and transparency to buyers, which includes advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, and demand side platforms (DSPs) (referred as buyers). Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by EMEA, APAC, and Rest of the World.
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