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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - DUB:HSW - GB00BYYN4225 - Common Stock

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

5

HSW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HSW has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In multiple years HSW reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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

HSW has a better Return On Assets (8.23%) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
HSW's Return On Equity of 10.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.07%, HSW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% 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

HSW's Profit Margin of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
HSW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
HSW's Operating Margin of 11.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 63.64% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HSW has more shares outstanding
HSW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HSW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

HSW has an Altman-Z score of 7.33. This indicates that HSW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HSW has a better Altman-Z score (7.33) than 98.18% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.46, HSW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that HSW is not too dependend on debt financing.
HSW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of the industry. HSW outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 7.33
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

A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HSW may have some problems paying 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.08% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HSW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.66% on average per year.
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

HSW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.00% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HSW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.44% on average per year.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of HSW.
HSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say HSW is valued rather cheaply.
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HSW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSW is cheaper than 67.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HSW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.06
EV/EBITDA 9.57
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

With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, HSW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HSW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HSW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.57%

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 Cap194.40M
Analysts85.33
Price Target2.82 (81.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.57%
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 2.11
P/FCF 18.06
P/OCF 11
P/B 2.75
P/tB 24.61
EV/EBITDA 9.57
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY9.95%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY9.09%
SpS0.74
BVpS0.56
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 7.33
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%