Is TRAVELZOO (TZOO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 11.0% / 30% | 23.1% / 30% | 17.4% / 30% | 0.7% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 11.0% / 33% | 23.1% / 33% | 17.4% / 33% | 0.7% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.8% / 33% | 31.2% / 33% | 23.4% / 33% | 0.7% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 11.0% / 33% | 23.1% / 33% | 17.4% / 33% | 0.7% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.8% / 33% | 31.2% / 33% | 23.4% / 50% | 0.7% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 80.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 2.5% | |
| Net Margin | 5.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 515.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $6M |
| Free Cash Flow | $6M |
| Total Debt | $6M |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $45M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.19 |
| 50-Day MA | $5.98 |
| 200-Day MA | $8.65 |
| Avg Volume | 184K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$4.72
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About TRAVELZOO (TZOO)
Travelzoo, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an Internet media company that provides travel, entertainment, and local experiences worldwide. It operates in four segments: Travelzoo North America, Travelzoo Europe, Jack's Flight Club, and New Initiatives. The company offers Travelzoo website, Travelzoo Top 20 email newsletters, Standalone email newsletters, Travelzoo Network, Travelzoo mobile applications, Jack's Flight Club website, Jack's Flight Club mobile applications, and Jack's Flight Club newsletters. The company's Travelzoo website and newsletters include local deals and getaways listings that allow members to purchase vouchers for offers from local businesses, such as spas, hotels, and restaurants; Jack's Flight Club, a subscription service that provides members with information about exceptional airfares; and Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party websites that list travel deals published by the company. It serves airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacations packagers, tour operators, destinations, car rental companies, travel agents, theater and performing arts groups, restaurants, spas, and activity companies. Travelzoo was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRAVELZOO (TZOO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TRAVELZOO is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is TRAVELZOO's debt ratio?
TRAVELZOO's debt ratio is 11.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 14.8%.
Does TRAVELZOO require dividend purification?
Yes, TRAVELZOO has an impermissible income ratio of 0.70%, which means 0.70% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are TRAVELZOO's key financial metrics?
TRAVELZOO has a market capitalization of $62M, trailing P/E ratio of 13.9, and revenue of $92M. The company maintains a gross margin of 80.3% and a net margin of 5.1%. Return on equity stands at 515.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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