Travelzoo (TZOO) Fair Value 2026

TZOO · Internet Content & Information ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

7.8 /10

32 fundamental signals · 9 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (27/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Travelzoo (TZOO) trades at $6.66, versus a $6.96 median fair value across its 9 active models — 4.5% above the current price. QOC: 7.8/10. Value Trap Risk: 27/100 (LOW). 9/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $5.00.

Key Facts

Ticker
TZOO
Price
$6.66
Quality Score
7.8/10
Value Trap Risk
27/100
Models Active
9/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +309.5% upside with 61% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (9/13) may reduce confidence

Is Travelzoo (TZOO) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 9-model valuation engine, Travelzoo (TZOO) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 9 independent fair value estimates is $6.96, within 4.5% of the current price of $6.66. Estimates range from $1.40 to $27.28. TZOO scores 7.8/10 on fundamental quality and 27/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. TZOO’s +4.5% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Internet Content & Information sector median is -19.5%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Travelzoo Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give TZOO?

9 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($6.66)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $5.00 -25.0%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $2.33 -65.1%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $6.99 +5.0%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $27.28 +309.5%
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What Is TZOO's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 9 independent models · $1.40 to $27.28

CirclFi's 9 active models place Travelzoo (TZOO) between $1.40 and $27.28 per share, a spread of 372% of the median. The median of that range — $6.96 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for TZOO, against a current price of $6.66.

Low · Markov DDMHigh · First Chicago
$1.40median $6.96$27.28
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelMarkov DDM$1.40
Most bullish modelFirst Chicago$27.28
Model agreement3 bullish · 4 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for TZOO. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on TZOO, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Travelzoo (TZOO) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Travelzoo presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $6.66. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $6.96 (+4.5% median upside), masking a wide model spread between the 3 bullish models and 4 bearish models. Model dispersion is worth noting: First Chicago targets $27.28 (+309.5%), versus Markov DDM at $1.40 (-78.9%). This +388.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About TZOO?

9 of 13 models are currently active for TZOO. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 4 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for TZOO is $6.96 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $5.00 on its own, implying -25.0% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does TZOO Rank in Internet Content & Information?

Among 77 Internet Content & Information stocks, TZOO ranks #20 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.8 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Internet Content & Information Stocks →

The Internet Content & Information sector introduces analytical considerations specific to digital enterprise businesses. For Travelzoo, metrics like rule of 40 score provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is TZOO a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns TZOO a score of 27/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

9 of 13 models are active for Travelzoo. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Travelzoo scores 7.8 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +388.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every TZOO valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across TZOO's 9 active models, average confidence is 46%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Travelzoo Stock in 2026? →

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Which Similar Internet Content & Information Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

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Read investment analysis: TBLA · ANGI · CARS · MOMO · FVRR · TRVG · BMBL · LVO · CBMJ · GOOG · META

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to TZOO?

7 companies across all industries closest to TZOO’s Quality of Company score of 7.8/10.

SPHSuburban Propane Partners, L.P.QOC 7.8CLBCore Laboratories Inc.QOC 7.8CMPRCimpress plcQOC 7.8TRUTransUnionQOC 7.8CFBKCF Bankshares Inc.QOC 7.8AROWArrow Financial CorporationQOC 7.8NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: SPH · CLB · CMPR · TRU · CFBK · AROW · NVDA

Where Does TZOO Sit in CirclFi's Internet Content & Information Rankings?

TZOO is ranked against every other Internet Content & Information stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Travelzoo’s Valuation?

What is Travelzoo's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Travelzoo (TZOO)'s intrinsic value at $6.96 — the median of 9 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $1.40 to $27.28. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $5.00 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 7.8/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is TZOO overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $6.66, 5 of 9 active models suggest TZOO may be undervalued, while 4 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 9 fair value estimates is $6.96, within 4.5% of the current price of $6.66 — a consensus view that TZOO is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Travelzoo's business model in Internet Content & Information.

What does a Quality of Company score of 7.8 mean for TZOO?

Travelzoo's QOC of 7.8/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on TZOO?

CirclFi analyzes TZOO with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 9 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on TZOO?

Of the 9 models currently active on TZOO, First Chicago is the most bullish at $27.28 per share, and Markov DDM is the most bearish at $1.40. CirclFi's published fair value for TZOO is the median of that range, $6.96, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 372% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is TZOO a value trap in 2026?

Travelzoo's Value Trap score is 27/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 9-model valuation engine, Travelzoo (TZOO) has a median fair value of $6.96 — within 4.5% of the current price of $6.66 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/TZOO/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this TZOO valuation
  • Financial statements: Travelzoo 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001133311) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for TZOO as of ; valuations recomputed .

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