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Hostelworld Group PLC(HSW)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward77High
Risk32Moderate
📊75%Data
HSW
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Hostelworld Group PLC | Consumer Cyclical
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:128.63M
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Reward Rating
77
High
Top 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
32
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 189p.

What is Hostelworld Group PLC?

Hostelworld Group plc operates as an online travel agent focused on the hostel market worldwide.

HSW · Verdict

Strong reward · moderate risk

HSW scores well on valuation and growth with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

HSW · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 6

  • Valuation100/100

    P/E 8.9× · PEG 0.43

  • Growth84/100

    Revenue +75.9% CAGR

  • Profitability81/100

    10% net margin · 12% ROE

  • Balance sheet80/100

    Interest covered 31.3×

  • Cash flow67/100

    16% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Hostelworld Group PLC?

Hostelworld Group plc operates as an online travel agent focused on the hostel market worldwide. The company offers software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, B&B, hotel, and other accommodation bookings. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 128.63M, and a P/E ratio of 20.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: High (77)

The scoring profile indicates a strong reward potential, driven primarily by valuation and growth. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Market Cap128.63M
P/E Ratio20.8
Dividend Yield0.74%
52 Week High147.0904
52 Week Low104
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding124M
No. of Employees227
IndustryTravel Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.756
CurrencyGBX
Websitewww.hostelworldgroup.com
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