HSW Stock Chart & Stats
€1.38
-€0.05(-3.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€1.38
-€0.05(-3.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.00 - €1.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€130.23M
Enterprise Value€143.94M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€15.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€11.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.4
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding123,854,760
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
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
€2.27Price Target Upside64.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.23M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe shift from losses to sustained operating profit and net income across 2023–2025 indicates a meaningful improvement in the business model’s earnings capacity. This provides a stronger base for reinvestment, resilience, and continued operating performance over the next several quarters.
Margin ExpansionSharp gross-margin expansion and a 23% EBITDA margin in 2025 show improved profitability from the company’s booking platform. If maintained, stronger unit economics can support cash generation and give management greater flexibility to fund marketing, technology, and growth initiatives.
Strong Current Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and the substantial 2025 free-cash-flow rebound demonstrate that recent reported earnings are translating into cash. Good cash conversion strengthens internal funding capacity, supports financial flexibility, and reduces reliance on external capital for ongoing operations.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionRecent revenue contraction is a significant concern because Hostelworld’s commission-based model links revenue directly to booking activity and booking value. A second consecutive year of decline could weaken operating leverage and make the recent profitability gains harder to sustain.
Cash-flow VariabilityAlthough current cash generation is strong, the historical pattern has been uneven, including negative operating and free cash flow in 2020–2022 and a 2024 free-cash-flow decline. This variability makes sustainable cash conversion less certain across changing travel conditions.
Inconsistent Balance-sheet PerformanceLeverage remains manageable, but the sharp change in debt-to-equity and the earlier period of negative returns on equity show that balance-sheet strength and capital efficiency have not been consistent across cycles. This may constrain confidence in the durability of recent improvements.
Hostelworld News
HSW FAQ
What was Hostelworld Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hostelworld Group PLC lowest stock price was €1.00 and its highest was €1.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s market cap is €130.23M.
When is Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hostelworld Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2027 which is in 163 days.
How were Hostelworld Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hostelworld Group PLC released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported €0.04 earnings per share for the quarter.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
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 €0.04 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hostelworld Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HSW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hostelworld Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€2.27 (64.80% Upside)
€2.27 (64.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:HSW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.36%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hostelworld Group PLC
Hostelworld Group Plc engages in a hostel-focused online booking platform for young and independent travelers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
HSW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€2.27
▲(64.80% Upside)