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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

DUB:HSW - GB00BYYN4225 - Common Stock

1.4 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HSW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HSW was compared to 58 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HSW get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HSW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HSW was profitable.
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

HSW has a Return On Assets of 8.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HSW (10.86%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
HSW has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
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 67.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSW has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.80%, HSW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HSW is still 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.
HSW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 6.86 indicates that HSW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.86, HSW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HSW is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HSW, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HSW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. HSW outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
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 93.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 6.86
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC7.41%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.84, HSW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HSW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HSW has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSW outperforms 46.55% of 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

The earnings per share for HSW have decreased strongly by -50.60% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.08% on average over the past years.
HSW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.70%.
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

HSW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.80% yearly.
HSW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y9.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.33, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HSW.
HSW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. HSW is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.60, the valuation of HSW can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.33
Fwd PE 7.6
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HSW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSW is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.43
EV/EBITDA 8.68
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HSW's earnings are expected to grow with 18.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HSW has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.69, HSW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, HSW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%

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 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
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

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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

DUB:HSW (8/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.4

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners67.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap176.88M
Analysts85.33
Price Target2.82 (101.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%
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)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.33
Fwd PE 7.6
P/S 1.92
P/FCF 16.43
P/OCF 10.01
P/B 2.5
P/tB 22.39
EV/EBITDA 8.68
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY13.15%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY9.99%
SpS0.73
BVpS0.56
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)0.84
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 6.86
F-Score5
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.76
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 Y27.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y9.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.22%
EBIT Next Year83.6%
EBIT Next 3Y32.4%
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%