Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) Insider Ownership: 1.92 % (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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LSE:HSW Hostelworld Group PLC LSE:HSW
77 GF Score
Price £1.00
GF Value £1.43
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Hostelworld Group Insider Ownership?

Hostelworld Group LSE:HSW -5.66% 77 Insider Ownership is 1.92 % as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hostelworld Group's insider ownership is 1.92%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hostelworld Group's Institutional Ownership is 45.99%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hostelworld Group's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Hostelworld Group Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Hostelworld Group Insider Ownership Chart

Hostelworld Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 1.88 1.88 1.89 1.90 1.90 1.91 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.92
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Hostelworld Group Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 1.92 % mean?
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a Insider Ownership of 1.92 % as of Sep. 20, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors.
Is Hostelworld Group's Insider Ownership too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Insider Ownership is 1.92 %. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Insider Ownership compare to BKNG and ABNB?
Hostelworld Group's Insider Ownership of 1.92 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. Hostelworld Group's current Insider Ownership is 1.92 %. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.43, compared to a current price of £1.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 1.92 %. Hostelworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current Insider Ownership is 1.92 % as of Sep. 20, 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 (LSE:HSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.43. GuruFocus considers Hostelworld Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSW:

  • Insider Ownership: 1.92 %
  • GF Value™: £1.43 vs. price of £1.00 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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