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Hostelworld GroupHSWLF 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.87. 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 695 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks better than 59.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hostelworld Group's enterprise value is $173.4 Mil.
Hostelworld Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.9 Mil. Therefore, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HSWLF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.27 Med: 7.87 Max: 17.48
Current: 7.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hostelworld Group was 17.48. The lowest was -107.27. And the median was 7.87.
HSWLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.42% of 695
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.71
vs HSWLF: 7.96
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.
Hostelworld Group (OTCPK:HSWLF) 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.
Hostelworld Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hostelworld Group's share price for today is $1.25.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hostelworld Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.059.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group'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.
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group'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.
Hostelworld Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hostelworld Group's current Enterprise Value is $173.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hostelworld Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.9 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-EBITDA of 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hostelworld Group. This is near median its historical median of 7.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #282 out of 695 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Hostelworld Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 is near median its 10-year median of 7.87. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Hostelworld Group's value of 8.27 is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #282 out of 695 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #282 out of 695 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hostelworld Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Hostelworld Group's value of 8.27 is 14.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.87 vs. the industry median of 9.71, Hostelworld Group 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.71, based on 695 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. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 is 14.8% 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 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 Hostelworld Group. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.87. 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-EBITDA of 8.27. 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-EBITDA is 8.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.87 and 14.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.71. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 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-EBITDA: 8.27 (near median its 10-year median of 7.87)
GF Value™: $1.71 vs. price of $1.25 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#282 of 695)
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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