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Hostelworld GroupHSWLF 81 EV-to-EBIT is 18.45 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 17.10. GuruFocus rates HSWLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.71. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 637 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.
Hostelworld Group (OTCPK:HSWLF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Hostelworld Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $149.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hostelworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hostelworld Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hostelworld Group's current Enterprise Value is $168.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hostelworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 18.45 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #393 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.45 is near median its 10-year median of 17.10. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.40. Hostelworld Group's value of 18.45 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #393 out of 637 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #393 out of 637 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hostelworld Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.40. Hostelworld Group's value of 18.45 is 28.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.10 vs. the industry median of 14.40, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.40, based on 637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.45 is 28.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.10. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 18.45. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.71, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.10 and 28.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.40. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.45 as of Aug. 03, 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 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.71.
Key valuation signals for HSWLF:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.45 (near median its 10-year median of 17.10)
GF Value™: $1.71 vs. price of $1.25 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#393 of 637)
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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