Hostelworld GroupLSE:HSW +0.91%82 FCF Margin % is 12.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks better than 66.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HSW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.82 Med: 12.89 Max: 25.26
Current: 11.53
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hostelworld Group was 25.26%. The lowest was -107.82%. And the median was 12.89%.
LSE:HSW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.23% of 844
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.86
vs LSE:HSW: 11.53
Hostelworld Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hostelworld Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % 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.
LSE:HSW vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % 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.
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a FCF Margin % of 12.74% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #285 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Hostelworld Group's current FCF Margin % of 12.74% is near median its 10-year median of 12.89. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. Hostelworld Group's value of 12.74% is 117.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #285 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's FCF Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #285 out of 844 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Hostelworld Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. Hostelworld Group's value of 12.74% is 117.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.89 vs. the industry median of 5.86, 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 FCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.86, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current FCF Margin % of 12.74% is 117.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current FCF Margin % is 12.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.89. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £1.11 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.89 and 117.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.86. Hostelworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current FCF Margin % is 12.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 (LSE:HSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.11 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46.
GuruFocus considers Hostelworld Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HSW:
FCF Margin %: 12.74% (near median its 10-year median of 12.89)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.11 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#285 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HSW 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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