Hostelworld GroupHSWLF 81 EV-to-FCF is 14.23 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates HSWLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.64. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 571 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks better than 53.42% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hostelworld Group's Enterprise Value is $178.7 Mil.
Hostelworld Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.6 Mil. Therefore, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 14.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HSWLF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39 Med: 8.92 Max: 22.28
Current: 14.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hostelworld Group was 22.28. The lowest was -39.00. And the median was 8.92.
HSWLF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 53.42% of 571
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 15.91
vs HSWLF: 14.64
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (OTCPK:HSWLF) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Dec. 2025 was $0.064.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Hostelworld Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hostelworld Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hostelworld Group's current Enterprise Value is $178.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hostelworld Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.6 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-FCF of 14.23 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #266 out of 571 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Hostelworld Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-FCF of 14.23 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 8.92. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.91. Hostelworld Group's value of 14.23 is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #266 out of 571 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-FCF compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #266 out of 571 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Hostelworld Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.91. Hostelworld Group's value of 14.23 is 10.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 15.91, 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-FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.91, based on 571 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-FCF of 14.23 is 10.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current EV-to-FCF is 14.23, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 8.92. 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-FCF of 14.23. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.64, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.23, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 10.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.91. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.23 as of Jun. 30, 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 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.64.
Key valuation signals for HSWLF:
EV-to-FCF: 14.23 (60% above median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: $1.64 vs. price of $1.25 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#266 of 571)
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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