HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:HSW - Euronext Dublin - GB00BYYN4225 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
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. 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HSW was profitable.
HSW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.06%, HSW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.98%, HSW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.98% | ||
| ROIC | 14.85% |
ROA(3y)-0.25%
ROA(5y)-14.43%
ROE(3y)-3.79%
ROE(5y)-23%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
HSW's Profit Margin of 9.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSW has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.58%, HSW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.89% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HSW is creating 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.47 indicates that HSW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HSW has a Altman-Z score of 7.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
HSW has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.47 |
ROIC/WACC2
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
HSW has a Current Ratio of 0.75. 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 (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HSW has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. 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 (0.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 108.13% over the past 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 -1.36%.
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)108.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.08%
EPS Q2Q%-48.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.36%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.55%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.81%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.00, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HSW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HSW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.45.
HSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HSW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 74.14% 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 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HSW's earnings are expected to grow with 18.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HSW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
DUB:HSW (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.4
-0.2 (-12.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap177.20M
Analysts85.71
Price Target2.82 (101.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.2 | ||
| P/B | 2.53 | ||
| P/tB | 26.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY5%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY11.83%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY9.03%
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY12.19%
SpS0.73
BVpS0.55
TBVpS0.05
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.06% | ||
| ROE | 12.98% | ||
| ROCE | 16.98% | ||
| ROIC | 14.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 575.43% | ||
| OM | 13.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.89% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 17.39% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 41.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.47 |
F-Score8
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC2
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)108.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-4.08%
EPS Q2Q%-48.9%
EPS Next Y27.82%
EPS Next 2Y19.2%
EPS Next 3Y18.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.36%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%-3.93%
Revenue Next Year7.55%
Revenue Next 2Y7.83%
Revenue Next 3Y7.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y137.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.22%
EBIT Next Year83.6%
EBIT Next 3Y32.4%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y19.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y14.33%
OCF growth 1Y23.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y13.84%