PUBM (PubMatic) Retained Earnings: $122.4 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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78 GF Score
Price $13.64
GF Value $16.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PubMatic Retained Earnings?

PubMatic PUBM +5.29% 78 Retained Earnings is $122.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PUBM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PubMatic's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $122.4 Mil.

PubMatic's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2025 ($128.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($134.9 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($134.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($122.4 Mil).

PubMatic's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($136.9 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($149.4 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($149.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($134.9 Mil).


PubMatic  (NAS:PUBM) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


PubMatic Retained Earnings Historical Data

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PubMatic Retained Earnings Chart

PubMatic Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 99.30 128.00 136.88 149.39 134.92

PubMatic Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PubMatic Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $122.4 Mil mean?
PubMatic (PUBM) has a Retained Earnings of $122.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PubMatic and its competitors.
Is PubMatic's Retained Earnings too high?
PubMatic's current Retained Earnings is $122.4 Mil. Overall, PubMatic has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PubMatic's Retained Earnings compare to SVMB and IBTA?
PubMatic's Retained Earnings of $122.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PubMatic and its competitors. PubMatic's current Retained Earnings is $122.4 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.95, compared to a current price of $13.64 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $122.4 Mil. PubMatic's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PubMatic (PUBM), the current Retained Earnings is $122.4 Mil as of Mar. 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 $13.64 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.95. GuruFocus considers PubMatic to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PUBM:

  • Retained Earnings: $122.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.95 vs. price of $13.64 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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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