IZEA Worldwide Inc (IZEA) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
IZEA trades below net cash backing ($50.89M cash vs $46.33M market cap), but steep revenue contraction (-28.2%) anchors negative momentum.
Investment score: 42/100
Analysis as of
Is IZEA Worldwide Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model rates IZEA as a HOLD. While the stock trades below its cash balance ($50.89M cash vs $46.33M market cap), persistent top-line decline (-28.21%) and negative operating margins (-15.76%) limit near-term catalysts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 58/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 55/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 38/100 (weight 15%)
IZEA Worldwide Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for IZEA
- Net cash valuation discount ($50.89M cash vs $46.33M market cap)
What speaks against IZEA
- Severe top-line contraction (-28.21% annual revenue decline)
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IZEA | n/a | 1.8x | n/a | 44.1% | -9.4% | -4.1% |
| BZFD | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 39.2% | -35.9% | -47.8% |
| TEAD | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 33.2% | -43.3% | -136.0% |
| TMLL | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 21.1% | -6.7% | -8.0% |
| TZOO | 136.3x | 0.6x | 32.0x | 77.1% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| AEHL | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 0.2% | -17.7% | -4.6% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 33.2% | -17.7% | -8.0% |
Frequently asked questions about IZEA Worldwide Inc (IZEA)
Is IZEA stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates IZEA Worldwide Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 42/100. The model rates IZEA as a HOLD. While the stock trades below its cash balance ($50.89M cash vs $46.33M market cap), persistent top-line decline (-28.21%) and negative operating margins (-15.76%) limit near-term catalysts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is IZEA stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for IZEA is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 42/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.