Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) Goodwill: £17.41 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:HSW Hostelworld Group PLC LSE:HSW
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Price £1.11
GF Value £1.46
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What is Hostelworld Group Goodwill?

Hostelworld Group LSE:HSW -0.90% 81 Goodwill is £17.41 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Hostelworld Group's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.41 Mil.


Hostelworld Group  (LSE:HSW) Goodwill Explanation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Hostelworld Group's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=17.407/90.007
=0.19

Hostelworld Group's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=17.407/90.007
=0.19

* 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.

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.


Hostelworld Group Goodwill Related Terms


Hostelworld Group Goodwill Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Goodwill 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.

Hostelworld Group Goodwill Chart

Hostelworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Goodwill
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Hostelworld Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Hostelworld Group Goodwill Calculation

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Goodwill is considered an intangible asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment. The goodwill account can be found in the assets portion of a company's balance sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill →
What does a Goodwill of £17.41 Mil mean?
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a Goodwill of £17.41 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors.
Is Hostelworld Group's Goodwill too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Goodwill is £17.41 Mil. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Goodwill compare to BKNG and ABNB?
Hostelworld Group's Goodwill of £17.41 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Goodwill 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 Goodwill mean?
A high Goodwill can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. Hostelworld Group's current Goodwill is £17.41 Mil. 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 Goodwill is £17.41 Mil. 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 Goodwill calculated?
Goodwill is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current Goodwill is £17.41 Mil 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:

  • Goodwill: £17.41 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.11 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address Charlemont Street, Floor 3, Charlemont Exchange, Dublin, IRL, D02 VN88
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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