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PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (PUBM) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$17.01 +0.18% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (PUBM) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $774.8M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PUBM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

35.530 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)

1.98>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE81% OF RANGE

L: $6$17.01H: $19

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 10 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (50)

-11.6% ROIC with 63.6% gross margin and 8.61% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 1.98 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (58)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PUBM

✓Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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PUBM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +73.93%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $16.77H $17.01L $15.85C $17.01VOL 460.7K

RES: $20.01SUP: $15.91SMA50: $17.38SMA200: $12.11

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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Technology Rank #335 of 714 ⚔️ RXT vs PUBM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PUBM vs. RXT, BMBL, EVER, SMWB)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (PUBM) ranks #335 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #378 by equity capitalization ($774.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EVER leads on earnings valuation at 8.1x trailing P/E, while EVER leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 69.1% ROIC and 96.0% gross margin. EVER currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with PUBM at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PUBM ACTIVE PubMatic Inc. (Class A)	D+	55/100	—	63.6%	-11.6%	+0.18%	$774.8M	Benchmark Subject
RXT Rackspace Technology Inc.	D+	53/100	—	18.9%	-5.7%	+3.46%	$762.1M	/rxt-vs-pubm →
BMBL Bumble Inc. (Class A)	D-	37/100	—	70.8%	-35.0%	+0.34%	$789.2M	/bmbl-vs-pubm →
EVER EverQuote Inc. (Class A)	B+	79/100	8.1x	96.0%	69.1%	+6.15%	$803.5M	/ever-vs-pubm →
SMWB Similarweb Ltd.	D	45/100	—	79.5%	-35.0%	-1.32%	$804.9M	/smwb-vs-pubm →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001422930

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (PUBM) reported GAAP revenue of $282.9M (-2.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $291.3M , and +6.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$14.0M, operating cash flow of $81.1M, and free cash flow of $66.7M (+19.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, PUBM closed FY2025 with $680.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.98, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$282.9M	-$14.0M	$81.1M	$66.7M	$680.2M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$291.3M	$13.0M	$73.4M	$55.8M	$739.5M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$267.0M	$9.0M	$81.1M	$81.1M	—	—

3. PUBM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PUBM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: PUBM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $17.01 (+0.18% 1D, market cap $774.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PUBM ranks #335 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PUBM compare to RXT and BMBL in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), PUBM carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 63.6%, and ROIC of -11.6%. By comparison, RXT (Rackspace Technology Inc.) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.7%, cap $762.1M) and BMBL (Bumble Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $789.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EVER leads on earnings multiple (8.1x) while EVER leads on capital efficiency (69.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PUBM?

Per PUBM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001422930), PubMatic Inc. (Class A) generated $282.9M in revenue (-2.9% YoY), -$14.0M in net income, and $66.7M in free cash flow against $680.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PUBM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PUBM last traded at $17.01 (+0.18% on volume of 342,682 shares), positioning the stock -2.13% below its 50-day simple moving average ($17.38) and +40.46% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.11). Across its 52-week range of $6.15 to $19.48, PUBM sits at the 81.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($15.50 to $18.52).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell PUBM stock right now?

PubMatic Inc. (Class A) (PUBM) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell — SELL) with 55/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-12% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is PUBM's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

PUBM's 12-month base price target is $16.78 (range $13.09 to $20.45), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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