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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:HSW - GB00BYYN4225 - Common Stock

1.55 EUR
-0.01 (-0.64%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HSW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HSW against 56 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HSW has an average financial health and profitability rating. HSW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HSW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HSW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HSW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HSW reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
HSW.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHSW.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HSW (8.23%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HSW (10.86%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.07%, HSW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.23%
ROE 10.86%
ROIC 13.07%
ROA(3y)-0.25%
ROA(5y)-14.43%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-23%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HSW.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHSW.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HSW (8.32%) is better than 66.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSW has remained more or less at the same level.
HSW has a Operating Margin of 11.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSW outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
HSW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.8%
PM (TTM) 8.32%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y11.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HSW.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHSW.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HSW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HSW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HSW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HSW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HSW.I Yearly Shares OutstandingHSW.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HSW.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHSW.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.32 indicates that HSW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.32, HSW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HSW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. HSW outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that HSW is not too dependend on debt financing.
HSW has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 94.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 7.32
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC7.51%
HSW.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHSW.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

HSW has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that HSW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HSW has a Current ratio (0.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HSW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HSW has a Quick ratio (0.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
HSW.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHSW.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HSW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.60%.
Measured over the past years, HSW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the past year.
HSW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.08%
EPS Q2Q%-58.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HSW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.00% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-3.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y7.96%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HSW.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHSW.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HSW.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHSW.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2 -0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HSW.
HSW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of HSW.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.83
Fwd PE 10.05
HSW.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSW.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

HSW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HSW.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.03
EV/EBITDA 9.56
HSW.I Per share dataHSW.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HSW's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HSW has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
HSW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.83.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, HSW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.58%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HSW.I Yearly Dividends per shareHSW.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y14%
HSW.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHSW.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

DUB:HSW (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.55

-0.01 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Inst Owners63.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap194.14M
Revenue(TTM)92.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.68M
Analysts85.33
Price Target2.82 (81.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.58%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.83
Fwd PE 10.05
P/S 2.1
P/FCF 18.03
P/OCF 10.98
P/B 2.75
P/tB 24.57
EV/EBITDA 9.56
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY9.95%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY9.1%
SpS0.74
BVpS0.56
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.23%
ROE 10.86%
ROCE 14.94%
ROIC 13.07%
ROICexc 15.39%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 11.8%
PM (TTM) 8.32%
GM N/A
FCFM 11.67%
ROA(3y)-0.25%
ROA(5y)-14.43%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-23%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y51.21%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y28.28%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y11.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Debt/EBITDA 0.11
Cap/Depr 78.48%
Cap/Sales 7.49%
Interest Coverage 42.04
Cash Conversion 89.76%
Profit Quality 140.26%
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 7.32
F-Score5
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)45.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.08%
EPS Q2Q%-58.62%
EPS Next Y-3.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y7.96%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.22%
EBIT Next Year54.83%
EBIT Next 3Y29.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y104.87%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y14.33%
OCF growth 1Y92.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y13.84%

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC / HSW.I FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HSW.I.


What is the valuation status for HSW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) stock?

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HSW stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) is 25.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.75.


How sustainable is the dividend of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) stock?

The dividend rating of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.