Hostelworld Group plc

Hostelworld Group plc, established in Dublin, Ireland, in 1999, operates a leading global online platform dedicated to accommodation bookings. Its services primarily enable customers worldwide to reserve stays at hostels, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and other lodging options. In addition to facilitating these bookings, the company provides a suite of ancillary services, including software development, data processing, business intelligence consulting, marketing strategy, and research and development. It also engages in technology trading. The platform currently lists approximately 1,100 hostels, among its diverse offerings.

Hostelworld Group plc trades as HSW.L on LSE. The company is classified in Consumer Cyclical / Travel Services and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Travel Services. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £92.11M of revenue and £6.87M of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £135.00M, beta of 0.73, and return on equity of +9.4%.

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HSW.L currently shows total debt of £14.72M and beta of 0.73. Missing data should be treated as a research gap, not as low risk.

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Company website: https://www.hostelworldgroup.com

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