HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

DUB:HSW • GB00BYYN4225

1.34 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: Feb 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HSW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HSW was compared to 61 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of HSW (8.23%) is better than 77.05% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.86%, HSW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.07%, HSW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.77% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • HSW's Profit Margin of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSW has remained more or less at the same level.
  • HSW's Operating Margin of 11.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 57.38% 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 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HSW has more shares outstanding
  • 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 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 6.59. This indicates that HSW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HSW's Altman-Z score of 6.59 is amongst the best of the industry. HSW outperforms 98.36% 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 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HSW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • HSW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 91.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 6.59
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC7.56%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that HSW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, HSW is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 in line with 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 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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-4.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.82%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.33, 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 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say HSW is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of HSW.
  • 96.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.33
Fwd PE 8.82
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 75.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HSW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSW is cheaper than 62.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.48
EV/EBITDA 8.16
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

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HSW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y12.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HSW has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
  • HSW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.38.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, HSW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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 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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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC

DUB:HSW (2/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.34

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)03-18
Inst Owners64.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.63%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap166.70M
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 0.63%
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)-1.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.33
Fwd PE 8.82
P/S 1.81
P/FCF 15.48
P/OCF 9.43
P/B 2.36
P/tB 21.1
EV/EBITDA 8.16
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY11.33%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY6.46%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY10.6%
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 6.59
F-Score5
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.22%
EBIT Next Year55.46%
EBIT Next 3Y29.55%
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 of HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 22.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.36.


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%.