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Helloworld TravelASX:HLO +0.32%42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates ASX:HLO with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Travel & Leisure companies, Helloworld Travel ranks better than 78.03% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:HLO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Helloworld Travel was 0.60. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.11.
ASX:HLO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.03% of 719
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs ASX:HLO: 0.12
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Helloworld Travel Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Helloworld Travel Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ASX:HLO vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Helloworld Travel Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helloworld Travel and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #158 out of 719 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Helloworld Travel's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.60. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Helloworld Travel's value of 0.14 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #158 out of 719 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helloworld Travel has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helloworld Travel's Debt-to-Equity compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #158 out of 719 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Helloworld Travel in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Helloworld Travel's value of 0.14 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Helloworld Travel's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Helloworld Travel has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.42, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helloworld Travel's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 66.7% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Helloworld Travel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helloworld Travel's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helloworld Travel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.95, compared to a current price of A$1.59 — trading 67.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 66.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.42. Helloworld Travel's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jun. 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 Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.59 is trading 67.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.95.
GuruFocus considers Helloworld Travel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HLO:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.14 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: A$0.95 vs. price of A$1.59 (67.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#158 of 719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helloworld Travel Ltd is an Australian-based travel distribution company. The company has four reportable segments: Travel Operations Australia, Travel Operations New Zealand, Travel Operations Rest of World, Transport Logistics, and Warehousing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Travel Operations Australia. The company generates revenue from Commissions, transactions, and service fees, Marketing-related activities, Freight revenue, and Other revenue.
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