HSWLF (Hostelworld Group) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 7.35% (As of Dec. 2025)


HSWLF Hostelworld Group PLC HSWLF
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What is Hostelworld Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Hostelworld Group HSWLF 81 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Hostelworld Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.53%. Hostelworld Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.25. Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.35%.


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Hostelworld Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Hostelworld Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Hostelworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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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
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HSWLF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Hostelworld Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=10.31% / 2.25
=4.58%

Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=16.53% / 2.25
=7.35%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.35% mean?
Hostelworld Group (HSWLF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.35% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors.
Is Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hostelworld Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.35%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BKNG and ABNB?
Hostelworld Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.35% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hostelworld Group and its competitors. Hostelworld Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.35%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 7.35%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.35%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hostelworld Group (HSWLF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 7.35% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 7.35%
  • GF Value™: $1.64 vs. price of $1.25 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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 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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