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IZEA WORLDWIDE INC (IZEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:IZEA - US46604H2040 - Common Stock

3.88 USD
+0.09 (+2.37%)
Last: 9/25/2025, 11:46:17 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall IZEA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated IZEA against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While IZEA has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. IZEA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IZEA has reported negative net income.
IZEA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
IZEA had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
IZEA had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IZEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIZEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -20.68%, IZEA is doing worse than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -24.97%, IZEA is doing worse than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.68%
ROE -24.97%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-14.92%
ROA(5y)-14.34%
ROE(3y)-18.75%
ROE(5y)-18.67%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IZEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIZEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of IZEA (43.56%) is worse than 69.57% of its industry peers.
IZEA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for IZEA so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.59%
GM growth 5Y-5.75%
IZEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIZEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IZEA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, IZEA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, IZEA has more shares outstanding
IZEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
IZEA Yearly Shares OutstandingIZEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
IZEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIZEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

IZEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that IZEA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IZEA has a better Altman-Z score (2.46) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for IZEA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.56%
IZEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIZEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.60 indicates that IZEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.60, IZEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
IZEA has a Quick Ratio of 5.60. This indicates that IZEA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of IZEA (5.60) is better than 85.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.6
Quick Ratio 5.6
IZEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIZEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IZEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.73%, which is quite good.
Looking at the last year, IZEA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.49% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, IZEA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%153.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, IZEA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 59.72% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, IZEA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y135.17%
EPS Next 2Y59.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.48%
Revenue Next 2Y14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
IZEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIZEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10M 20M 30M 40M
IZEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIZEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IZEA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of IZEA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IZEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IZEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.09
IZEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIZEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
IZEA Per share dataIZEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IZEA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IZEA's earnings are expected to grow with 59.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IZEA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

IZEA WORLDWIDE INC

NASDAQ:IZEA (9/25/2025, 11:46:17 AM)

3.88

+0.09 (+2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners10.06%
Inst Owner Change6.37%
Ins Owners10.02%
Ins Owner Change7.57%
Market Cap66.00M
Analysts85.71
Price Target10.2 (162.89%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio0.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)168.69%
Min EPS beat(2)94.23%
Max EPS beat(2)243.14%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-154.9%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.62%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.53%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)66.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)190.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)76.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)157.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.09
P/S 1.79
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.34
P/tB 1.4
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.48
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY12.36%
FCF(TTM)-0.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.17
OCFYN/A
SpS2.17
BVpS2.9
TBVpS2.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.68%
ROE -24.97%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 43.56%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-14.92%
ROA(5y)-14.34%
ROE(3y)-18.75%
ROE(5y)-18.67%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.59%
GM growth 5Y-5.75%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 75.79%
Cap/Sales 2.13%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.6
Quick Ratio 5.6
Altman-Z 2.46
F-Score6
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)134.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%153.85%
EPS Next Y135.17%
EPS Next 2Y59.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y13.61%
Sales Q2Q%0.43%
Revenue Next Year10.48%
Revenue Next 2Y14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year137.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-28.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A