IZEA Inc (IZEA)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
IZEA
IZEA Inc
$2.89
-2.36%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $52.42M
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$14.34
+2.65%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $6.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 11176% more annual revenue ($2.99B vs $26.52M). TTD leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs -9.4%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
IZEA
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
TTD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.0% revenue growth
Earnings declined 23.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IZEA
The strongest argument for IZEA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IZEA
The primary concerns for IZEA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IZEA profiles as a turnaround stock while TTD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IZEA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
TTD is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (140M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
IZEA Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. creates and operates online marketplaces that connect marketers and content creators. The company is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida.
Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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