Hostelworld GroupHSWLF 82 Net Current Asset Value is $-0.13 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HSWLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.68. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks worse than 322580.32% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Hostelworld Group's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Hostelworld Group was 29.05. The lowest was 14.19. And the median was 16.69.
HSWLF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 4.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Hostelworld Group (OTCPK:HSWLF) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Hostelworld Group Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Hostelworld Group Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Net Current Asset Value 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.
HSWLF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.13 mean?
Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-0.13 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hostelworld Group's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 14.19 to 29.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #999999 out of 310 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Hostelworld Group's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.19 to a high of 29.05. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #999999 out of 310 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Net Current Asset Value compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #999999 out of 310 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Hostelworld Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.10. Historically, Hostelworld Group's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 14.19 to 29.05 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.10, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.13. 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 Net Current Asset Value of $-0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.13. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-0.13 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 (HSWLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hostelworld Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68.
Key valuation signals for HSWLF:
Net Current Asset Value: $-0.13
GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $1.25 (25.6% below fair value)
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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