TRAVELZOO (TZOO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:TZOO • US89421Q2057
6.45 USD
-0.15 (-2.27%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
6.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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. TZOO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on TZOO. This makes TZOO very considerable for value investing!
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years TZOO has been profitable.
- In multiple years TZOO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.42%, TZOO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- TZOO's Return On Invested Capital of 42.82% is amongst the best of the industry. TZOO outperforms 98.55% of its industry peers.
- TZOO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 54.14%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.94%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (54.14%) for TZOO is well above the current ROIC(42.82%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 42.82% |
ROA(3y)19.18%
ROA(5y)13.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)54.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- TZOO's Profit Margin of 5.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
- TZOO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TZOO has a Operating Margin of 7.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: TZOO outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- TZOO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- TZOO's Gross Margin of 79.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TZOO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.12% | ||
| GM | 79.5% |
OM growth 3Y-11.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-18.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.2%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for TZOO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TZOO has been reduced 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.30 indicates that TZOO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.30, TZOO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACC4.97
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that TZOO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- TZOO's Current ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO is outperformed by 81.16% of its industry peers.
- TZOO has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that TZOO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TZOO's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TZOO is outperformed by 79.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for TZOO have decreased strongly by -63.30% in the last year.
- TZOO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.80% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.32% in the past year. This is quite good.
- TZOO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.34% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-63.3%
EPS 3Y-9.8%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.32%
Revenue growth 3Y9.12%
Revenue growth 5Y11.34%
Sales Q2Q%8.69%
3.2 Future
- TZOO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 74.05% yearly.
- TZOO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y205.74%
EPS Next 2Y100.95%
EPS Next 3Y98.88%
EPS Next 5Y74.05%
Revenue Next Year17.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.82%
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 accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.54, the valuation of TZOO can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TZOO.
- TZOO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.42, the valuation of TZOO can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TZOO indicates a rather cheap valuation: TZOO is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. TZOO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TZOO is valued a bit cheaper than 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TZOO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TZOO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of TZOO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as TZOO's earnings are expected to grow with 98.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.95%
EPS Next 3Y98.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- TZOO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
6.45
-0.15 (-2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners40.88%
Inst Owner Change-6.79%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap70.50M
Revenue(TTM)91.72M
Net Income(TTM)4.70M
Analysts84
Price Target21.17 (228.22%)
Short Float %12.41%
Short Ratio5.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-97.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-100.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-94.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.93%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.97%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.06%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)7.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.73%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.54%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.34 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY18.44%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY5.17%
SpS8.39
BVpS-0.69
TBVpS-1.82
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 62.65% | ||
| ROIC | 42.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 464.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.12% | ||
| GM | 79.5% | ||
| FCFM | 3.9% |
ROA(3y)19.18%
ROA(5y)13.65%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)54.14%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)582.19%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)79.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.58%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-11.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-18.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.2%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
F-Score5
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC4.97
Cap/Depr(3y)18.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.55%
Profit Quality(3y)104.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-63.3%
EPS 3Y-9.8%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100.38%
EPS Next Y205.74%
EPS Next 2Y100.95%
EPS Next 3Y98.88%
EPS Next 5Y74.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.32%
Revenue growth 3Y9.12%
Revenue growth 5Y11.34%
Sales Q2Q%8.69%
Revenue Next Year17.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-62.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.14%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.67%
EBIT Next 3Y12.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-82.88%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-40.19%
OCF growth 1Y-82.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-40.03%
TRAVELZOO / TZOO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TZOO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to TZOO.
Can you provide the valuation status for TRAVELZOO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to TRAVELZOO (TZOO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for TRAVELZOO?
TRAVELZOO (TZOO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is TRAVELZOO?
The financial health rating of TRAVELZOO (TZOO) is 7 / 10.