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TRAVELZOO (TZOO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:TZOO - US89421Q2057 - Common Stock

9.9 USD
-0.04 (-0.4%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 9:01:09 PM
10 USD
+0.1 (+1.01%)
After Hours: 10/10/2025, 9:01:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall TZOO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated TZOO against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. TZOO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. TZOO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make TZOO suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TZOO had positive earnings in the past year.
TZOO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years TZOO 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: TZOO reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
TZOO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTZOO 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 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

TZOO has a Return On Assets of 23.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TZOO outperforms 97.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TZOO (90.51%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TZOO is significantly above the industry average of 12.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (50.44%) for TZOO is below the current ROIC(90.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.47%
ROE N/A
ROIC 90.51%
ROA(3y)18.97%
ROA(5y)8.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)50.44%
ROIC(5y)N/A
TZOO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTZOO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of TZOO (12.49%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TZOO has grown nicely.
TZOO's Operating Margin of 16.81% is amongst the best of the industry. TZOO outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
TZOO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.33%, TZOO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TZOO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.81%
PM (TTM) 12.49%
GM 83.33%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y6.35%
PM growth 3Y124.15%
PM growth 5Y32.2%
GM growth 3Y2.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
TZOO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTZOO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TZOO is creating value.
TZOO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TZOO has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for TZOO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
TZOO Yearly Shares OutstandingTZOO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
TZOO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTZOO 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 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.09 indicates that TZOO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TZOO's Altman-Z score of 4.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
TZOO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.09
ROIC/WACC9.32
WACC9.71%
TZOO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTZOO 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 -20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that TZOO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TZOO's Current ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO is outperformed by 85.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that TZOO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TZOO's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO is outperformed by 84.06% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for TZOO is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
TZOO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTZOO 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

The earnings per share for TZOO have decreased by -7.22% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.47% in the past year.
TZOO shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.22%
EPS 3Y84.06%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-43.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.37%
Sales Q2Q%13.08%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TZOO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.49% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TZOO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.41%
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y27.49%
Revenue Next Year10.39%
Revenue Next 2Y13.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TZOO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTZOO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
TZOO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTZOO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.00 indicates a reasonable valuation of TZOO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TZOO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
TZOO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.72, the valuation of TZOO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TZOO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.57. TZOO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11
Fwd PE 6.72
TZOO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTZOO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

88.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TZOO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TZOO is valued cheaper than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.17
EV/EBITDA 6.45
TZOO Per share dataTZOO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of TZOO may justify a higher PE ratio.
TZOO's earnings are expected to grow with 18.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TZOO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TRAVELZOO

NASDAQ:TZOO (10/10/2025, 9:01:09 PM)

After market: 10 +0.1 (+1.01%)

9.9

-0.04 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners41.96%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap108.70M
Analysts84
Price Target25.76 (160.2%)
Short Float %6.31%
Short Ratio2.77
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.97%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.18%
Max EPS beat(4)29.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.87%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)12.49%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.12%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.89%
PT rev (1m)1%
PT rev (3m)-3.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11
Fwd PE 6.72
P/S 1.24
P/FCF 6.17
P/OCF 6.12
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.45
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY9.09%
EPS(NY)1.47
Fwd EY14.88%
FCF(TTM)1.61
FCFY16.22%
OCF(TTM)1.62
OCFY16.33%
SpS8
BVpS-0.64
TBVpS-1.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.47%
ROE N/A
ROCE 127.6%
ROIC 90.51%
ROICexc 929.74%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 16.81%
PM (TTM) 12.49%
GM 83.33%
FCFM 20.07%
ROA(3y)18.97%
ROA(5y)8.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)50.44%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)606.91%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)71.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.61%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y6.35%
PM growth 3Y124.15%
PM growth 5Y32.2%
GM growth 3Y2.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 24.11%
Cap/Sales 0.15%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 116.11%
Profit Quality 160.68%
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 4.09
F-Score6
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC9.32
Cap/Depr(3y)33.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.22%
EPS 3Y84.06%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-43.48%
EPS Next Y-19.41%
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y27.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.47%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.37%
Sales Q2Q%13.08%
Revenue Next Year10.39%
Revenue Next 2Y13.32%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.14%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.7%
EBIT Next Year-14.95%
EBIT Next 3Y2.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1995.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y14.2%
OCF growth 1Y3798.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y13.42%