Hostelworld GroupLSE:HSW +0.90%82 ROA % is 12.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 4.39. 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 858 Travel & Leisure companies, Hostelworld Group ranks better than 80.19% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hostelworld Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.32 Mil.
Hostelworld Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £84.66 Mil. Therefore, Hostelworld Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hostelworld Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HSW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.66 Med: 4.39 Max: 9.62
Current: 7.49
During the past 13 years, Hostelworld Group's highest ROA % was 9.62%. The lowest was -37.66%. And the median was 4.39%.
LSE:HSW's ROA % is ranked better than 80.19% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.375
vs LSE:HSW: 7.49
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Hostelworld Group ROA % Related Terms
Hostelworld Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's ROA % 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.
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW) has a ROA % of 12.19% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. This is 178% above median its historical median of 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #170 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Hostelworld Group's ROA % too high?
Hostelworld Group's current ROA % of 12.19% is 178% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROA % is 2.38. Hostelworld Group's value of 12.19% is 413.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #170 out of 858 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 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hostelworld Group's ROA % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hostelworld Group ranks #170 out of 858 companies for ROA %. This places Hostelworld Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.38. Hostelworld Group's value of 12.19% is 413.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 2.38, 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 ROA % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROA % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.38, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hostelworld Group's current ROA % of 12.19% is 413.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROA % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hostelworld Group's current ROA % is 12.19%, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. 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 ROA % is 12.19%, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 413.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.38. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW), the current ROA % is 12.19% 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:
ROA %: 12.19% (178% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.12 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 413.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#170 of 858)
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 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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