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TRAVELZOO (TZOO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TZOO - US89421Q2057 - Common Stock

9.32 USD
-0.31 (-3.22%)
Last: 9/10/2025, 11:53:42 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, TZOO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TZOO was compared to 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making TZOO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. TZOO may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make TZOO suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TZOO was profitable.
In the past year TZOO had a positive cash flow from operations.
TZOO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years TZOO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.47%, TZOO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of TZOO (90.51%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TZOO is significantly above the industry average of 12.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (90.51%) for TZOO is above the 3 year average (50.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

TZOO has a Profit Margin of 12.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: TZOO outperforms 76.81% 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.
TZOO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TZOO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TZOO has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for TZOO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
TZOO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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 4.06 indicates that TZOO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TZOO's Altman-Z score of 4.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.06
ROIC/WACC9.87
WACC9.17%
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

TZOO has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that TZOO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.69, TZOO is doing worse than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
TZOO has a Quick Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that TZOO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.69, TZOO is doing worse than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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

TZOO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.22%.
Measured over the past years, TZOO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.81% on average per year.
TZOO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.47%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.37% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.75%
EPS Next 2Y28.93%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y27.49%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y13.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 10.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of TZOO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TZOO indicates a rather cheap valuation: TZOO is cheaper than 81.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, TZOO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.29 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TZOO.
TZOO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TZOO is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
TZOO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.36
Fwd PE 5.29
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TZOO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TZOO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.81
EV/EBITDA 6.23
TZOO Per share dataTZOO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TZOO has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)0.42
EPS Next 2Y28.93%
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 (9/10/2025, 11:53:42 AM)

9.32

-0.31 (-3.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Inst Owners38.73%
Inst Owner Change8.41%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap102.33M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (173.61%)
Short Float %5.81%
Short Ratio2.39
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)-4.76%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.36
Fwd PE 5.29
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 5.81
P/OCF 5.76
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.23
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY9.66%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY18.91%
FCF(TTM)1.61
FCFY17.23%
OCF(TTM)1.62
OCFY17.35%
SpS8
BVpS-0.64
TBVpS-1.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
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 4.06
F-Score6
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC9.87
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-10.75%
EPS Next 2Y28.93%
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 Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y13.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.14%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.7%
EBIT Next Year-8.15%
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%