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MarqetaSTU:8QJ0 61 PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates STU:8QJ0 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,629 Software companies, Marqeta ranks worse than 54.05% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-18), Marqeta's share price is €14.06. Marqeta's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.03. Hence, Marqeta's PB Ratio of today is 2.33.
Warning Sign:
Marqeta Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.57) is close to 3-year high of 2.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marqeta's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8QJ0'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.67 Max: 5.36
Current: 2.57
During the past 7 years, Marqeta's highest PB Ratio was 5.36. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.67.
STU:8QJ0's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 54.05% of 2629
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs STU:8QJ0: 2.57
During the past 12 months, Marqeta's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.50% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Marqeta was -9.50% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was -11.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Marqeta PB Ratio Related Terms
Marqeta PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marqeta's PB Ratio 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Marqeta's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Marqeta PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Marqeta's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marqeta's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Marqeta's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) has a PB Ratio of 2.33 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Marqeta and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Marqeta's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1421 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Marqeta's PB Ratio too high?
Marqeta's current PB Ratio of 2.33 is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 5.36. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Marqeta's value of 2.33 is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1421 out of 2629 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marqeta has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marqeta's PB Ratio compare to BAND and WIX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Marqeta ranks #1421 out of 2629 companies for PB Ratio. This places Marqeta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.39. Marqeta's value of 2.33 is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Marqeta's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Marqeta has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.39, based on 2,629 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marqeta's current PB Ratio of 2.33 is 2.5% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Marqeta and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marqeta's current PB Ratio is 2.33, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marqeta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.43, compared to a current price of €14.06 — trading 158.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.33, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 2.5% below the Software industry median of 2.39. Marqeta's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marqeta (STU:8QJ0), the current PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Jul. 18, 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 Marqeta (STU:8QJ0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.06 is trading 158.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.43.
GuruFocus considers Marqeta to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:8QJ0:
PB Ratio: 2.33 (248% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: €5.43 vs. price of €14.06 (158.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Software median (#1421 of 2629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8QJ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in Oakland, California, and founded in 2010, Marqeta provides its clients with a card-issuing platform that offers the infrastructure and tools necessary to offer digital, physical, and tokenized payment options without the need for a traditional bank. The company's open APIs are designed to allow third parties like DoorDash, Klarna, and Block to rapidly develop and deploy innovative card-based products and payment services without the need to develop the underlying technology. The company generates revenue primarily through processing and ATM fees for cards issued on its platform.
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