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HOSTELWORLD GROUP PLC (HSW.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.37 EUR
-0.01 (-0.72%)
Last: 1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HSW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. HSW has an average financial health and profitability rating. HSW has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HSW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.23%, HSW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HSW has a Return On Equity of 10.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSW outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HSW (13.07%) is better than 75.00% 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

  • The Profit Margin of HSW (8.32%) is better than 63.33% 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSW outperforms 58.33% 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.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.69 indicates that HSW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HSW has a Altman-Z score of 6.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSW outperforms 95.00% 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.
  • HSW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. HSW outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that HSW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HSW has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z 6.69
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 48.33% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, HSW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same 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. 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HSW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.40% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-3.61%
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%
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.
  • 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 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.83, HSW is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HSW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSW is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HSW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of HSW.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. HSW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.83
Fwd PE 9.01
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 the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HSW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSW is cheaper than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.83
EV/EBITDA 8.35
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 12.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HSW has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
  • HSW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.20.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HSW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

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 2Y8.29%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%
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

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 22.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.41.


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%.