The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HSWLF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hostelworld Group Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.96 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #57 out of 267 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Buyback Yield % is 2.96. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Hostelworld Group's value of 2.96 is 3188.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #57 out of 267 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Buyback Yield % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #57 out of 267 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hostelworld Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Hostelworld Group's value of 2.96 is 3188.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 267 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current Buyback Yield % of 2.96 is 3188.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current Buyback Yield % is 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hostelworld Group stock overvalued right now?
Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 2.96. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.96 and 3188.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. Hostelworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.96 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68.
Key valuation signals for HSWLF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.96
GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $1.25 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3188.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#57 of 267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSWLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hostelworld Group PLC is a social network-powered Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostel market. It has developed and promoted the Hostelworld brand, operating a two-sided marketplace focused on the hostelling category. The Hostel partners load their bed inventory to the company's platform, which it markets to customers via its website and mobile Android and iOS apps. In addition, the Hostelworld platform has a series of social features on its platform that connect travellers in hostels and cities based on their booking data. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe, followed by Asia, Africa and Oceania, and the Americas.
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