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Helloworld Travel Limited
Consumer Cyclical · Travel Services
Updated 17 hours ago
$1.47
MARKET CAP
$240.61M
P/E RATIO
8.1
DIV. YIELD
7.3%
FRANKING
100%
Helloworld Travel Limited operates as a travel distribution company in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides international and domestic travel products and services, as well as operates retail distribution networks of travel agents and coaches.
View full descriptionThe Warsi Rating combines two proven approaches: value investing principles and dividend strategy. A stock must score 70+ on both to be rated Solid or higher.
$8.75
Discounted cash flow estimate
$1.58
For 6% dividend yield
Business quality and balance-sheet durability.
How much the company owes vs. what it owns
Excellent. Very low debt (0.03) means strong financial flexibility and minimal bankruptcy risk.
Current Snapshot
Current D/E
0.03x
Industry Limit
1.50x
Headroom
+1.47x
Why It Matters
Debt-to-equity shows balance-sheet risk. Lower leverage usually means more flexibility when earnings soften.
Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' EquityMethod
Compare current D/E against the industry threshold used in the scoring framework, then assess remaining headroom.
Worked Example
This company's D/E is 0.03, meaning it carries 3 cents of debt for every $1 of equity. The consumer cyclical & retail limit is 1.50, leaving 1.47 of headroom.
How to Interpret
Lower values generally imply lower refinancing pressure and lower dividend stress in downturns.
Very low debt means this company has maximum flexibility. They won't need to cut dividends to service loans during downturns - your income stream is protected by a fortress balance sheet.
Sources
Profit after production costs, before overhead
Short-term assets vs. short-term debts
Profit generated per $1 of shareholder investment
Real cash left after running the business
Negative free cash flow means the company is consuming cash. May need to raise debt or equity to fund operations.
Current Snapshot
Current FCF
$-19M
Pass Rule
> $0
Status
Negative
Why It Matters
Free cash flow is the cash available after core operating and capital needs. It is central to dividend capacity.
Formula
Operating Cash Flow - Capital ExpendituresMethod
Review whether free cash flow is consistently positive and whether it is sufficient relative to dividends and debt needs.
Worked Example
This company generated $-19M in free cash flow — cash left after operating costs and capital expenditure. Negative FCF means the company is consuming more cash than it generates.
How to Interpret
Persistently negative free cash flow can force reliance on borrowing or equity issuance to maintain payouts.
Negative cash flow means dividends may require borrowing - an unsustainable situation. The company is spending more cash than it generates, which can't continue indefinitely.
Sources
Price versus estimated intrinsic value and required return thresholds.
What percentage of the stock price comes back as earnings each year
Consistency of profits over time
Is the business growing — and is debt being managed responsibly?
Both revenue and debt declining — the business may be contracting. Examine whether current dividend levels can be maintained as the business shrinks.
Current Snapshot
Revenue Change
-91.1%
Debt Change
-86.6%
Trend State
Mixed
Why It Matters
Revenue trend shows whether the business is expanding or contracting. Debt trend adds context on whether growth is being funded conservatively.
Formula
Revenue Change (%) = (Latest Revenue - Earliest Revenue) / |Earliest Revenue| x 100; Debt Change (%) = (Latest Debt - Earliest Debt) / |Earliest Debt| x 100Method
Map annual revenue history and, where relevant, annual debt history. For financial companies, debt is excluded because deposits and reserves distort this signal.
Worked Example
Revenue changed by -91.1% across the displayed period, while debt changed by -86.6%.
How to Interpret
Rising revenue with stable or falling debt is typically stronger than rising revenue funded by rapidly rising leverage.
Both revenue and debt declining — the business may be contracting. Examine whether current dividend levels can be maintained as the business shrinks.
Sources
Annual dividends as percentage of stock price
6.45% yield meets Barsi's 6% minimum. Based on 6-year average, not one-time spikes.
Current Snapshot
6Y Avg Yield
6.5%
6% Requirement
6.0%
Gross Yield
9.2%
Why It Matters
Yield translates dividend income into a percentage of the price paid, which is central to income-first screening.
Formula
Annual Dividends per Share / Stock Price x 100Method
Use the 6-year average annual dividend for consistency and compare the result with the 6% framework requirement.
Worked Example
With a 6-year average annual dividend of $0.09 and a share price of $1.47, the Barsi yield is 6.5%. The minimum requirement is 6%. Including franking credits, the gross yield is 9.2%.
How to Interpret
Higher sustainable yield improves upfront income, but unusually high yields may reflect elevated risk or weak coverage.
This yield provides meaningful income that can beat inflation and compound over time. With DRIP enabled, this income can snowball into significant wealth.
Sources
Track record of consistent dividend payments
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~31 Aug 2026Est | ~16 Sept 2026 | ~$0.08 | 100% | ~$0.06 | $0.02 |
| ~1 Mar 2027Est | ~17 Mar 2027 | ~$0.06 | 100% | ~$0.04 | $0.02 |
Highest price to lock in 6% yield
Industry category of the business
Consumer Cyclical is not a BESST sector. Non-BESST stocks receive a lower base score but can still qualify with exceptional dividend metrics.
Current Snapshot
Industry
Travel Services
BESST Match
No
Score Impact
No bonus
Why It Matters
Sector classification helps contextualise risk and demand durability, which can materially affect dividend stability.
Formula
BESST Match = Sector in {Banks, Energy, Sanitation, Insurance, Telecom}Method
Match company sector or industry against BESST categories. A match adds scoring support but does not replace core dividend checks.
Worked Example
This company operates in Travel Services (Consumer Cyclical sector). It does not match a BESST sector, so it receives the standard base score. Non-BESST stocks can still qualify with strong dividend metrics.
How to Interpret
Sources
How much of a company's earnings are paid out as dividends
A 44% payout is in the sustainable range (30–75%) — the company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting for growth. This gives the price ceiling calculation a stable base, which is a healthy sign for long-term dividend investors.
Current Snapshot
Latest Ratio
43.7%
Healthy Range
30%-75%
Zone
Healthy
Why It Matters
Payout ratio links dividends to earnings capacity and helps evaluate whether current distributions are likely to remain supportable.
Formula
Payout Ratio (%) = (Annual Dividend per Share / Earnings per Share) x 100Method
Calculate year-by-year payout ratios where EPS is positive, classify each year by sustainability zone, and compare with the current TTM ratio.
Worked Example
$0.14 dividend / $0.18 EPS equals 77.4% payout ratio.
How to Interpret
Ratios in the middle range are usually more sustainable than very high ratios. Values above 100% indicate dividends exceeded earnings in that period.
A 44% payout is in the sustainable range (30–75%) — the company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting for growth. This gives the price ceiling calculation a stable base, which is a healthy sign for long-term dividend investors.
Sources
Helloworld Travel Limited operates as a travel distribution company in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides international and domestic travel products and services, as well as operates retail distribution networks of travel agents and coaches. It also operates retail travel brands, including Helloworld Travelthe Travel Professionals, Helloworld Business Travel, Magellan Travel, Express Travel Group, Alatus, Independent Travel Group, Select Travel Group, First Travel Group, Mobile Travel Agents, My Travel Group, The Travel Brokers, and iTalktravel and Cruise; and distributes travel products and solutions under the Viva Holidays, Sunlover Holidays, Territory Discoveries, Asia Escape Holidays, Ready Rooms, Ultimate Journeys, and GO Holidays names. In addition, the company provides Inbound and destination management services; air consolidation services under the AirTickets, Express Tickets, and SmartTickets brands; technological ticketing solutions to travel agents and networks; and transport operation and ground handling services.
Further, it offers access to a database of various ocean and river cruise products, including itineraries, cruise lines, ocean and river cruise vessels, and information on various ports, as well as cruise packaging and services. The company was formerly known as Helloworld Limited and changed its name to Helloworld Travel Limited in April 2017. Helloworld Travel Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
Who owns the company's shares and how much leadership has at stake
When leaders own 20%+, they win when you win and lose when you lose
A handful of professional investors are watching
Shares freely traded on the ASX by individual investors like you
The people running this company own a large chunk of it (44.6%). When leadership has their own money on the line, they tend to make decisions that benefit all shareholders — not just their salary. Professional fund managers also hold shares, which is a vote of confidence in the business.
Current Snapshot
Insider %
44.6%
Institutional %
17.6%
Float %
37.8%
Why It Matters
Ownership mix affects governance incentives, liquidity, and share-price behaviour under large portfolio rebalancing flows.
Formula
Public Float (%) = 100 - Insider Ownership (%) - Institutional Ownership (%)Method
Use reported ownership percentages, convert to percentage terms, and compute remaining public float as the residual.
Worked Example
If insiders own 44.6% and institutions own 17.6%, public float is 37.8%.
How to Interpret
Higher insider ownership can improve alignment of incentives, while dominant institutional concentration can amplify short-term price moves.
The people running this company own a large chunk of it (44.6%). When leadership has their own money on the line, they tend to make decisions that benefit all shareholders — not just their salary. Professional fund managers also hold shares, which is a vote of confidence in the business.
Sources
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | Smith (Michael) Chief Financial Officer | Unknown | 125K | — |
| 27 May 2025 | Burnes (Andrew James) Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 0.96 per share. | 50K | $48K |
Company insiders have been net buyers of shares over the past 12 months. This may indicate management confidence in future prospects.
Market data sourced from third-party financial data providers. Analysis generated using Warsi Criteria — proprietary scoring algorithms for value investing and dividend income analysis. Not financial advice. Learn how we analyse stocks →
Exceptional 100.0% margins indicate strong pricing power and brand value.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
100.0%
Threshold
40%
Worst Year
100.0%
Why It Matters
Gross margin indicates how much room a business has to absorb costs and still generate profit.
Formula
(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue x 100Method
Assess both the long-term average and the weakest year. The framework checks for both level and consistency.
Worked Example
This company's 10-year average gross margin is 100.0% — it keeps 100 cents of every revenue dollar after production costs. The threshold is 40%, and the weakest year was 100.0%.
How to Interpret
Sustained high margins usually support durability. Sharp margin swings can signal weaker control or cyclical pressure.
Exceptional margins mean the company has strong pricing power - customers pay premium prices even when cheaper alternatives exist. This buffer protects profits (and dividends) even if costs rise.
Sources
Current ratio of 1.20 is below ideal 1.5. Adequate but limited cushion for unexpected expenses.
Current Snapshot
Current Ratio
1.20x
Warning Floor
1.00x
Target
1.50x
Why It Matters
Liquidity supports operational stability. Companies with weak liquidity can face pressure even when long-term fundamentals are sound.
Formula
Current Assets / Current LiabilitiesMethod
Compare the current ratio to the warning floor and target level used in the framework.
Worked Example
This company's current ratio is 1.20x — it has $1.20 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities. The target is 1.5x, with a warning floor at 1.0x.
How to Interpret
Ratios above the target suggest healthier short-term resilience; ratios below 1.0x can indicate immediate funding risk.
Limited liquidity increases the risk of dividend cuts if cash flow becomes stressed during a downturn. There's less buffer to absorb surprises.
Sources
10.8% average is below the 15% threshold. This suggests the business may lack a durable competitive advantage. Note: COVID-19 Pandemic year(s) excluded — ROE recovered to 117% of target.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
10.8%
Threshold
15.0%
Worst Year
3.2%
Why It Matters
ROE shows how effectively management turns shareholder capital into profit. High and stable ROE can signal pricing power, cost discipline, or both.
Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity x 100Method
Use the 10-year average ROE and review the weakest year to check whether returns stayed resilient across cycles.
Worked Example
This company's 10-year average ROE is 10.8%, meaning each $1 of shareholder equity generates $0.11 in annual profit. The threshold is 15%, and the worst single year was 3.2%.
How to Interpret
Higher and steadier ROE generally supports stronger long-term compounding. Large drawdowns in weak years can point to fragility.
Lower ROE means your investment compounds more slowly. At 10.8%, this business needs more capital to generate the same returns as competitors. Consider whether other strengths (yield, stability) compensate for weaker profitability.
Sources
Strong value. 12.3% earnings yield exceeds the threshold, and multiple valuation checks confirm it's attractively priced.
Current Snapshot
Current Yield
12.3%
Required Yield
7.5%
Spread
+4.8pp
Why It Matters
Earnings yield reframes valuation as return on price paid. It helps compare equity earnings power against lower-risk alternatives.
Formula
(Earnings per Share / Stock Price) x 100Method
Calculate current earnings yield, then compare it to the required yield for the stock's industry setting.
Worked Example
With EPS of $0.18 and a share price of $1.47, earnings yield is 12.3%. The required yield for this industry is 7.5% (based on 4.5% government bond rate plus a risk premium).
How to Interpret
A yield above the required level suggests better valuation support; below it indicates thinner compensation for equity risk.
Multiple ways of measuring value agree: you're getting a fair deal. The stock offers solid returns compared to what you'd earn from safe bonds.
Sources
How current price compares with estimated intrinsic value
Exceptional discount: 76% BELOW the fair-value threshold (includes 30% margin of safety).
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
83.2%
Industry Threshold
30%
Status
76% Undervalued
Why It Matters
Margin of safety provides a valuation buffer against modelling uncertainty and adverse business outcomes.
Formula
(Estimated Intrinsic Value per Share - Current Price) / Estimated Intrinsic Value per Share x 100Method
Estimate intrinsic value using a two-stage DCF (10-year projection plus terminal value), then compare with current price.
Worked Example
For this stock now: intrinsic value is $8.75 per share, current price is $1.47, and margin of safety is 83.2%.
How to Interpret
Positive margin indicates price below modelled value; negative margin indicates price above modelled value. Compare against the industry's required buffer.
The market price sits far below your required entry threshold, providing a substantial valuation buffer if assumptions prove optimistic.
Sources
Excellent. 8 positive years with 38.2% EPS growth rate. Predictable and growing earnings. (systemic event loss year(s) excluded — post-event recovery confirmed)
Current Snapshot
Positive Years
8/10
Allowed Losses
1
EPS CAGR
38.2%
Why It Matters
Consistency in EPS helps distinguish resilient earnings power from one-off performance spikes.
Formula
Positive EPS Years / Available EPS YearsMethod
For 8+ years of data, apply industry-specific loss tolerance. For limited data, every available year must be positive.
Worked Example
This company reported positive earnings in 8 of the last 10 years. The allowed loss tolerance for this industry is 1 year. EPS growth rate (CAGR) is 38.2%.
How to Interpret
Fewer loss years and stronger EPS continuity generally improve confidence in future dividend and valuation assumptions.
Consistent, growing profits mean predictable, growing dividends. You can forecast your income with confidence - and expect it to increase over time.
Sources
How much earnings are consumed by capital expenditure
Exceptionally capital-light. Only 9% of earnings consumed by CapEx — this is the type of business Buffett loves.
Current Snapshot
10Y CapEx Intensity
9%
Threshold
50%
Buffer
+41%
Why It Matters
CapEx intensity estimates how much of earnings must be reinvested just to sustain operations.
Formula
Cumulative CapEx (10yr) / Cumulative Net Income (10yr) x 100Method
Aggregate 10-year CapEx and net income, then compare the ratio with the sector threshold in the framework.
Worked Example
Over 10 years, 9% of this company's cumulative earnings were consumed by capital expenditure. The consumer cyclical & retail threshold is 50%, leaving a buffer of +41%.
How to Interpret
Lower ratios usually indicate better cash conversion. Higher ratios can reduce room for dividends and buybacks.
Very low capital requirements mean most profits are available for dividends, buybacks, or growth. This business generates wealth without needing to pour money back in — the hallmark of a durable competitive advantage.
Sources
Percentage of revenue that becomes profit after all expenses
Exceptional 112.1% net margin signals a strong and durable competitive advantage.
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
112.1%
Threshold
5.0%
Relative Position
+107.1%
Why It Matters
Net income margin shows how much profit the business keeps from each dollar of revenue after all costs.
Formula
Net Income / Total Revenue x 100Method
Compare current margin with the industry-specific threshold to avoid cross-sector distortions.
Worked Example
This company's net income margin is 112.1% — it keeps 112 cents of every revenue dollar as profit after all expenses. The consumer cyclical & retail threshold is 5%, putting it 107.1% above the requirement.
How to Interpret
Margins that are both strong and stable can indicate competitive strength; persistent weakness may limit reinvestment and payout capacity.
Outstanding profitability means this company converts a large share of every dollar earned into profit. This buffer protects dividends even if revenue dips — the hallmark of a moat.
Sources
How efficiently the company turns money into profit
-33.1% ROIC is below the 11.0% threshold. Company may not be earning enough to justify the money invested in it.
Current Snapshot
5Y Avg
-33.1%
Threshold
11.0%
WACC Delta
-42.1pp
Why It Matters
ROIC measures capital efficiency. Businesses that repeatedly earn above their funding cost can compound value more effectively.
Formula
After-Tax Operating Profit / Invested Capital x 100Method
Use the 5-year average ROIC and compare it with industry WACC plus the required spread in this framework.
Worked Example
This company's 5-year average ROIC is -33.1%, with a cost of capital (WACC) of 9.0%. The -42.1pp gap below WACC suggests it may be destroying value on each dollar invested.
How to Interpret
A healthy spread above WACC suggests value creation; a narrow or negative spread points to weaker capital efficiency.
Returns below the cost of borrowing mean the business destroys value over time. This can erode the foundation that supports dividends — proceed with caution.
Sources
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026Interim | 17 Mar 2026 | $0.07 | 100% | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| 1 Sept 2025Final | 16 Sept 2025 | $0.09 | 100% | $0.06 | $0.03 |
| 11 Mar 2025Interim | 26 Mar 2025 | $0.11 | 100% | $0.08 | $0.03 |
| 5 Sept 2024Final | 10 Oct 2024 | $0.09 | 100% | $0.06 | $0.03 |
| 7 Mar 2024Interim | 22 Mar 2024 | $0.07 | 100% | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| 7 Sept 2023Final | 22 Sept 2023 | $0.09 | 100% | $0.06 | $0.03 |
| 6 Mar 2023Interim | 23 Mar 2023 | $0.03 | 100% | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| 2 Sept 2022Final | 23 Sept 2022 | $0.14 | 100% | $0.10 | $0.04 |
| 3 Mar 2020Interim | 19 Mar 2020 | $0.13 | 100% | $0.09 | $0.04 |
| 30 Aug 2019Final | 17 Sept 2019 | $0.18 | 100% | $0.12 | $0.05 |
Excellent track record. 10 years of consistent dividends through multiple market cycles.
Current Snapshot
History
10yr
Predictability
Moderate
Payout Health
Elevated
Why It Matters
Payment consistency is a direct test of dividend reliability. Large cuts or skips often appear before confidence recovers.
Formula
Consecutive Years = count of years with dividend payments and no disqualifying skip/cut eventsMethod
Require at least 6 years of history, then check for skipped years and large cuts, allowing approved systemic-event exceptions.
Worked Example
This company has 10 years of dividend history (2016–2026). No suspensions detected — 10 consecutive years of payments. Predictability: Moderate. Payout health: Elevated. The minimum requirement is 6 years.
How to Interpret
Longer uninterrupted records generally signal stronger income reliability than high yield alone.
A 10-year track record through multiple economic cycles gives confidence your income will continue. This company has proven it prioritises shareholder returns.
Sources
Current price is favourable. Locks in 6%+ dividend yield based on historical average.
Current Snapshot
Current Price
$1.47
Max Buy Price
$1.58
Delta
+7.0%
Why It Matters
The price ceiling links valuation discipline to income targets by defining the price that aligns with a 6% yield target.
Formula
6-Year Average Annual Dividend / 0.06Method
Use the 6-year average dividend (not one year) and divide by 0.06 to estimate the maximum entry price for target yield.
Worked Example
With a current price of $1.47 and a ceiling of $1.58, the entry is 7.0% below the ceiling.
How to Interpret
Prices below the ceiling imply a historical yield above 6%; prices above it imply a lower historical yield at entry.
Buying below the ceiling locks in your target yield based on proven historical dividends — not projections. Your income is secured at this price.
Sources
BESST alignment is a positive context signal. Non-BESST stocks can still qualify with strong yield and dividend consistency.
Non-essential businesses face demand drops during recessions — discretionary spending is first to be cut. This increases cyclical risk for dividends, but companies with decades of consistent payments can still demonstrate durability.
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