Hostelworld Group PLC (GB:HSW)
LSE:HSW
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HSW Stock Chart & Stats
126.50 p
-0.50 p(-0.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
126.50 p
-0.50 p(-0.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range93.73 p - 148.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume188.00
Average Volume (3M)123.31K
Market Cap
£131.91M
Enterprise Value156.96M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£12.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£14.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.9
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding123,854,760
10 Day Avg. Volume80,291
30 Day Avg. Volume123,313
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.07
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
P/FCF Ratio9.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£188.00Price Target Upside48.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£105.33M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow in 2023–2025 indicates the business can fund operations, invest in product and marketing, and service obligations without relying on external financing. This durable cash conversion supports strategic flexibility and reinvestment over multiple cycles.
Margin ImprovementSharp gross-margin expansion and a ~23% EBITDA margin reflect structural cost efficiencies or higher-margin revenue mix. Higher sustained margins improve resilience to revenue shocks, enabling profitable scale in the OTA niche and providing room to invest in retention and product development.
Two-sided MarketplaceA focused two-sided marketplace for hostels with mobile and direct traffic creates network effects: more travelers attract more properties and vice versa. Durable distribution advantages lower customer-acquisition costs over time and support long-term competitive positioning in budget accommodations.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionA material decline in top-line over two consecutive years signals weakening demand or loss of market share. Persistent revenue shrinkage undermines scalability of fixed costs, pressures margins, and limits the firm's ability to invest in growth initiatives, threatening longer-term earnings sustainability.
Cash Flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, historical swings including negative cash in prior years mean cash reliability is not fully proven. Volatile cash flows complicate planning, make funding lumpy, and increase the risk that adverse cycles will force cost cuts or external financing.
Inconsistent Balance Sheet LeverageMeaningful variation in leverage across recent years indicates capital-structure inconsistency. Rising leverage in downturns or inconsistent equity returns can reduce financial flexibility, increase refinancing risk in adverse markets, and signal management trade-offs between growth and balance-sheet conservatism.
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HSW FAQ
What was Hostelworld Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hostelworld Group PLC lowest share price was 93.73 p and its highest was 148.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap is £131.91M.
When is Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 103 days.
How were Hostelworld Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hostelworld Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 26, 2026. The company reported 0.041 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.041 p.
Is Hostelworld Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hostelworld Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hostelworld Group PLC pay dividends?
Hostelworld Group PLC pays a Annually dividend of 0.715 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.6%. See more information on Hostelworld Group PLC dividends here
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hostelworld Group PLC have?
Hostelworld Group PLC has 123,854,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hostelworld Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hostelworld Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.041 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hostelworld Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hostelworld Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£188.00 (48.62% Upside)
£188.00 (48.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HSW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hostelworld Group PLC
Hostelworld Group plc operates an online booking platform worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, B&B, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. The company also provides business information consulting and marketing planning services; and marketing, and research and development services. In addition, it is engaged in technology trading business. It operates approximately 1,100 hostels. Hostelworld Group plc was founded in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
HSW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
188.00 p
▲(48.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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