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PUBM vs. MGNI, STGW, CCO, TBLA, and EEX

Should you buy PubMatic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PubMatic with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with PubMatic include Magnite (MGNI), Stagwell (STGW), Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO), Taboola.com (TBLA), and Emerald (EEX). These companies are all part of the "advertising" industry.

How does PubMatic compare to Magnite?

Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) and PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Magnite currently has a consensus target price of $28.30, suggesting a potential upside of 14.48%. PubMatic has a consensus target price of $17.39, suggesting a potential downside of 2.20%. Given Magnite's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Magnite is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Magnite
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

In the previous week, Magnite had 22 more articles in the media than PubMatic. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Magnite and 28 mentions for PubMatic. Magnite's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat PubMatic's score of 0.56 indicating that Magnite is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Magnite
19 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
15 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PubMatic
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

73.4% of Magnite shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of Magnite shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Magnite has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Magnite has higher revenue and earnings than PubMatic. PubMatic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Magnite, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Magnite$713.95M4.96$144.61M$1.0922.68
PubMatic$282.93M2.92-$14.46M-$0.30N/A

Magnite has a net margin of 22.49% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Magnite's return on equity of 9.33% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Magnite22.49% 9.33% 2.77%
PubMatic -4.66%-5.41%-1.99%

Summary

Magnite beats PubMatic on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Stagwell?

PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) and Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.6% of Stagwell shares are held by institutional investors. 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.2% of Stagwell shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

PubMatic currently has a consensus target price of $17.39, indicating a potential downside of 2.20%. Stagwell has a consensus target price of $9.60, indicating a potential upside of 4.69%. Given Stagwell's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stagwell is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Stagwell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stagwell has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PubMatic had 14 more articles in the media than Stagwell. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for PubMatic and 14 mentions for Stagwell. Stagwell's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat PubMatic's score of 0.56 indicating that Stagwell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PubMatic
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stagwell
8 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Stagwell has higher revenue and earnings than PubMatic. PubMatic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stagwell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PubMatic$282.93M2.92-$14.46M-$0.30N/A
Stagwell$2.91B0.77$29.10M$0.06152.83

Stagwell has a net margin of 0.53% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Stagwell's return on equity of 27.30% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PubMatic-4.66% -5.41% -1.99%
Stagwell 0.53%27.30%4.77%

Summary

Stagwell beats PubMatic on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Clear Channel Outdoor?

PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) and Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, PubMatic had 16 more articles in the media than Clear Channel Outdoor. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for PubMatic and 12 mentions for Clear Channel Outdoor. Clear Channel Outdoor's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat PubMatic's score of 0.56 indicating that Clear Channel Outdoor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PubMatic
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Clear Channel Outdoor
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Clear Channel Outdoor has higher revenue and earnings than PubMatic. PubMatic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clear Channel Outdoor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PubMatic$282.93M2.92-$14.46M-$0.30N/A
Clear Channel Outdoor$1.60B0.77$19.94M-$0.21N/A

PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clear Channel Outdoor has a beta of 1.95, indicating that its stock price is 95% more volatile than the broader market.

PubMatic has a net margin of -4.66% compared to Clear Channel Outdoor's net margin of -6.31%. Clear Channel Outdoor's return on equity of 0.00% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PubMatic-4.66% -5.41% -1.99%
Clear Channel Outdoor -6.31%N/A -2.08%

PubMatic presently has a consensus price target of $17.39, indicating a potential downside of 2.20%. Clear Channel Outdoor has a consensus price target of $2.29, indicating a potential downside of 5.09%. Given PubMatic's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe PubMatic is more favorable than Clear Channel Outdoor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Clear Channel Outdoor
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.5% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are held by institutional investors. 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.2% of Clear Channel Outdoor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PubMatic and Clear Channel Outdoor tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Taboola.com?

PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) and Taboola.com (NASDAQ:TBLA) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, PubMatic had 1 more articles in the media than Taboola.com. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for PubMatic and 27 mentions for Taboola.com. PubMatic's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Taboola.com's score of 0.08 indicating that PubMatic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PubMatic
8 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Taboola.com
3 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Taboola.com has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

PubMatic presently has a consensus target price of $17.39, indicating a potential downside of 2.20%. Taboola.com has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 46.34%. Given Taboola.com's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Taboola.com is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Taboola.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Taboola.com has a net margin of 6.05% compared to PubMatic's net margin of -4.66%. Taboola.com's return on equity of 12.15% beat PubMatic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PubMatic-4.66% -5.41% -1.99%
Taboola.com 6.05%12.15%7.22%

Taboola.com has higher revenue and earnings than PubMatic. PubMatic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Taboola.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PubMatic$282.93M2.92-$14.46M-$0.30N/A
Taboola.com$1.91B0.54$42.28M$0.4010.25

64.3% of PubMatic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.9% of Taboola.com shares are held by institutional investors. 27.8% of PubMatic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.6% of Taboola.com shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PubMatic and Taboola.com tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PubMatic compare to Emerald?

Emerald (NYSE:EEX) and PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

PubMatic has a net margin of -4.66% compared to Emerald's net margin of -8.24%. PubMatic's return on equity of -5.41% beat Emerald's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Emerald-8.24% -10.81% -3.18%
PubMatic -4.66%-5.41%-1.99%

14.9% of Emerald shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of PubMatic shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Emerald shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.8% of PubMatic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Emerald has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PubMatic has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

PubMatic has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Emerald. PubMatic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Emerald, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Emerald$471.10M2.12-$30.70M-$0.19N/A
PubMatic$282.93M2.92-$14.46M-$0.30N/A

In the previous week, PubMatic had 28 more articles in the media than Emerald. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for PubMatic and 0 mentions for Emerald. PubMatic's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Emerald's score of 0.00 indicating that PubMatic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Emerald Neutral
PubMatic Positive

Emerald currently has a consensus price target of $5.03, indicating a potential downside of 0.18%. PubMatic has a consensus price target of $17.39, indicating a potential downside of 2.20%. Given Emerald's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Emerald is more favorable than PubMatic.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Emerald
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
PubMatic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Summary

PubMatic beats Emerald on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PUBM vs. The Competition

MetricPubMaticMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$825.70M$3.21B$33.29B$12.99B
Dividend YieldN/A5.27%5.31%10.20%
P/E Ratio-59.2627.5320.2125.05
Price / Sales2.9228.0161.4284.12
Price / Cash29.2720.8720.0437.44
Price / Book3.188.1210.696.43
Net Income-$14.46M-$45.65M$1.09B$348.10M
7 Day Performance37.19%3.75%1.68%2.68%
1 Month Performance31.22%1.20%0.38%-0.83%
1 Year Performance62.67%21.08%5.92%23.97%

PubMatic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PUBM
PubMatic
2.0249 of 5 stars
$17.78
flat
$17.39
-2.2%
+62.7%$825.70M$282.93MN/A1,030
MGNI
Magnite
4.2027 of 5 stars
$19.57
+1.4%
$24.56
+25.5%
+10.0%$2.76B$713.95M18.82950
STGW
Stagwell
4.1237 of 5 stars
$8.70
+3.0%
$9.40
+8.0%
+70.1%$2.09B$2.91B145.0012,629
CCO
Clear Channel Outdoor
0.6216 of 5 stars
$2.44
+0.6%
$2.29
-5.9%
+124.7%$1.23B$1.60BN/A1,900
TBLA
Taboola.com
4.5956 of 5 stars
$5.19
+3.6%
$5.90
+13.7%
+25.0%$1.22B$1.91B13.662,000

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