HSWLF (Hostelworld Group) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.54 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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HSWLF Hostelworld Group PLC HSWLF
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Price $1.25
GF Value $1.73
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What is Hostelworld Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Hostelworld Group HSWLF 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates HSWLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.73. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 669 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks worse than 57.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Hostelworld Group's current share price is $1.25. Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $0.81. Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HSWLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 1.35   Max: 1.94
Current: 1.63

During the past 13 years, Hostelworld Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.35.

HSWLF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
57.1% of 669 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs HSWLF: 1.63

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hostelworld Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $0.847. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $0.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Hostelworld Group  (OTCPK:HSWLF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Hostelworld Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Hostelworld Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Hostelworld Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Hostelworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 1.24 1.40 1.39 1.93

Hostelworld Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.40 0.00 1.39 0.00 1.93

HSWLF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Hostelworld Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.25/0.81
=1.54

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Hostelworld Group's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.847/125.7700*125.7700
=0.847

Current CPI (Dec25) = 125.7700.

Hostelworld Group Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 0.876 99.676 1.105
201712 1.053 100.075 1.323
201812 0.963 100.773 1.202
201912 0.922 102.068 1.136
202012 0.175 101.072 0.218
202112 0.164 106.653 0.193
202212 0.629 115.436 0.685
202312 0.805 120.749 0.838
202412 0.744 122.439 0.764
202512 0.847 125.770 0.847

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 mean?
Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #382 out of 669 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.94. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Hostelworld Group's value of 1.54 is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #382 out of 669 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #382 out of 669 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hostelworld Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. Hostelworld Group's value of 1.54 is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hostelworld Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Hostelworld Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.28, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 is 20.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.73, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 20.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.28. Hostelworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 16, 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 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.73.

Key valuation signals for HSWLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.54 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: $1.73 vs. price of $1.25 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 20.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#382 of 669)

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 Business Description

Address Charlemont Street, Floor 3, Charlemont Exchange, Dublin, IRL, D02 VN88
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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