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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.53 EUR
-0.03 (-1.92%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HSW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 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

In the past year HSW was profitable.
In the past year HSW had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HSW reported negative net income in multiple 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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.23%, HSW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW has a better Return On Equity (10.86%) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
HSW has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.07%) than 85.71% 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 66.07% 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 60.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HSW has grown nicely.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HSW is creating some value.
HSW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HSW has been increased compared to 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

HSW has an Altman-Z score of 7.32. This indicates that HSW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HSW (7.32) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is amongst the best in 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, HSW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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

A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HSW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HSW has a Current ratio of 0.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSW outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
HSW has a Quick 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 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

The earnings per share for HSW have decreased strongly by -50.60% in the last year.
HSW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.08% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HSW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the last 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

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.
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HSW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.38), we can say HSW is valued inline with the index average.
HSW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.5
Fwd PE 9.92
HSW.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSW.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSW's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.8
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 1.53.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, HSW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
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 (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.53

-0.03 (-1.92%)

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 Cap191.63M
Revenue(TTM)92.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.68M
Analysts85.33
Price Target2.82 (84.31%)
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 25.5
Fwd PE 9.92
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 17.8
P/OCF 10.84
P/B 2.71
P/tB 24.26
EV/EBITDA 9.56
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.62%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY9.22%
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 25.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.71.


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%.