Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) OCF Margin %: 21.44% (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median


LSE:HSW Hostelworld Group PLC LSE:HSW
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What is Hostelworld Group OCF Margin %?

Hostelworld Group LSE:HSW +0.90% 82 OCF Margin % is 21.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 19.24. 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 63.27% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Hostelworld Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.84 Mil. Hostelworld Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £41.20 Mil. Therefore, Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.44%.

As of today, Hostelworld Group's current OCF Yield % is 11.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HSW' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.36   Med: 19.24   Max: 28.97
Current: 19.85


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hostelworld Group was 28.97%. The lowest was -81.36%. And the median was 19.24%.

LSE:HSW's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
63.27% of 844 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.115 vs LSE:HSW: 19.85


Hostelworld Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


Hostelworld Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's OCF 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.

Hostelworld Group OCF Margin % Chart

Hostelworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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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
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.97 26.72 17.32 18.20 21.44

LSE:HSW vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Hostelworld Group OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=16.27/82.048
=19.83 %

Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=8.835/41.199
=21.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 21.44% mean?
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a OCF Margin % of 21.44% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 19.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #310 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Hostelworld Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Hostelworld Group's current OCF Margin % of 21.44% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median OCF Margin % is 14.12. Hostelworld Group's value of 21.44% is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #310 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 OCF Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #310 out of 844 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Hostelworld Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 14.12. Hostelworld Group's value of 21.44% is 51.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.24 vs. the industry median of 14.12, 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 OCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median OCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.12, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current OCF Margin % of 21.44% is 51.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median OCF Margin % is 14.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current OCF Margin % is 21.44%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 19.24. 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 £1.12 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 21.44%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.24 and 51.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.12. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current OCF Margin % is 21.44% 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 £1.12 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46. GuruFocus considers Hostelworld Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HSW:

  • OCF Margin %: 21.44% (11% above median its 10-year median of 19.24)
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.12 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 51.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#310 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 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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