Travelzoo
NASDAQ: TZOO · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
Updated 2026-04-30
Travelzoo (TZOO) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for TZOO.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
TZOO historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in TZOO's own 5Y range.
TZOO intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
TZOO valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 25.54x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 1.23x
Is TZOO overvalued in 2026?
Travelzoo (TZOO) currently trades at $9.79 per share with a market capitalization of $114,462,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 45/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 25.5x, above its 5-year median of 15.1x. The PEG ratio of 1.12 points to a price that reasonably reflects expected earnings growth.
Looking at its own history, TZOO is currently trading more expensive than 87% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 87th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates TZOO's intrinsic value at $14.27 per share, against the current market price of $9.79. This implies a margin of safety of +62.72%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.
Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.
Bottom line: TZOO appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 45/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is TZOO overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 45/100, TZOO appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is TZOO's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates TZOO's intrinsic value at $14.27 per share, versus the current price of $9.79. This produces a margin of safety of +62.72%.
What P/E ratio does TZOO trade at?
TZOO trades at a P/E of 25.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 15.1x.
Is TZOO a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does TZOO's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, TZOO currently sits in the 87th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically expensive relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is TZOO's Smart Value Score?
TZOO's Smart Value Score is 45/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.