HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

DUB:HSW • GB00BYYN4225

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-0.13 (-9.7%)
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This HSW.I fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HSW.I Profitability Analysis

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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

  • HSW's Return On Assets of 8.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
  • HSW has a Return On Equity of 10.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSW outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
  • HSW has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSW outperforms 75.47% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.32%, HSW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HSW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HSW's Operating Margin of 11.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 54.72% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. HSW.I Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HSW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HSW has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HSW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HSW.I Yearly Shares OutstandingHSW.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • HSW has an Altman-Z score of 6.74. This indicates that HSW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.74, 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 94.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that HSW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HSW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 92.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 6.74
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC7.58%
HSW.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHSW.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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 in line with 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. HSW.I Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HSW have decreased strongly by -50.60% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, HSW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.66% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • HSW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.38%
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 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. HSW.I Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HSW.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSW is valued a bit cheaper than 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HSW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.61.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of HSW can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSW is valued cheaper than 92.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HSW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.17
Fwd PE 7.97
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 71.70% 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 13.93
EV/EBITDA 8.45
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 12.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%

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5. HSW.I Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.65%, HSW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.52, HSW has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HSW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

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 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
HSW.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHSW.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M

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HSW.I Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

DUB:HSW (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.21

-0.13 (-9.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)07-28
Inst Owners69.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap150.02M
Revenue(TTM)92.27M
Net Income(TTM)7.68M
Analysts85.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
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)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.17
Fwd PE 7.97
P/S 1.63
P/FCF 13.93
P/OCF 8.49
P/B 2.12
P/tB 18.99
EV/EBITDA 8.45
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY12.55%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY7.18%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY11.78%
SpS0.74
BVpS0.57
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0.88
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 6.74
F-Score5
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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-4.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y75.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
Revenue Next Year1.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y8.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.22%
EBIT Next Year55.65%
EBIT Next 3Y29.1%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HSW.I.


What is the valuation status of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) stock?

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


What is the profitability of HSW stock?

HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) is 20.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.12.


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

The dividend rating of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.