Hostelworld GroupHSWLF 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates HSWLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.64. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 343 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks better than 91.25% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hostelworld Group was 2.29. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 1.13.
HSWLF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 0.43 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hostelworld Group was 20.40% per year. The lowest was 20.40% per year. And the median was 20.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Hostelworld Group (OTCPK:HSWLF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Hostelworld Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Hostelworld Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Hostelworld Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (HSWLF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #30 out of 343 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 2.29. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Hostelworld Group's value of 0.16 is 62.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #30 out of 343 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hostelworld Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #30 out of 343 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hostelworld Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Hostelworld Group's value of 0.16 is 62.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hostelworld Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Hostelworld Group has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 343 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 62.8% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.64, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 62.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.64.
Key valuation signals for HSWLF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $1.64 vs. price of $1.25 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#30 of 343)
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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