Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.69 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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ASX:HLO Helloworld Travel Ltd ASX:HLO
34 GF Score
Price A$1.52
GF Value A$0.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Helloworld Travel EV-to-EBITDA?

Helloworld Travel ASX:HLO -3.49% 34 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.69 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:HLO with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 Travel & Leisure companies, Helloworld Travel ranks worse than 142653.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helloworld Travel's enterprise value is A$165.57 Mil. Helloworld Travel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-97.95 Mil. Therefore, Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:HLO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.18   Med: -1.29   Max: 11.1
Current: -1.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helloworld Travel was 11.10. The lowest was -32.18. And the median was -1.29.

ASX:HLO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 701 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.59 vs ASX:HLO: -1.70

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-22), Helloworld Travel's stock price is A$1.52. Helloworld Travel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.297. Therefore, Helloworld Travel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.12.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Helloworld Travel  (ASX:HLO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Helloworld Travel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.52/0.297
=5.12

Helloworld Travel's share price for today is A$1.52.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helloworld Travel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.297.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Helloworld Travel EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Helloworld Travel EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Helloworld Travel EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Helloworld Travel Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Helloworld Travel Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:HLO vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Helloworld Travel EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=165.566/-97.951
=-1.69

Helloworld Travel's current Enterprise Value is A$165.57 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helloworld Travel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-97.95 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.69 mean?
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.69 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helloworld Travel. According to the industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #999999 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helloworld Travel's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.69. Based on the distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #999999 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helloworld Travel has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helloworld Travel's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #999999 out of 701 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helloworld Travel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.59, based on 701 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helloworld Travel. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helloworld Travel's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.69. 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$1.52 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.69. Helloworld Travel's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.69 as of Aug. 22, 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$1.52 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.95. GuruFocus considers Helloworld Travel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:HLO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.69
  • GF Value™: A$0.95 vs. price of A$1.52 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 179 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3205
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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