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Harte-HanksSTU:HHK1 +2.76%57 Days Payable is 88.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 120.12. GuruFocus rates STU:HHK1 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Conglomerates companies, Harte-Hanks ranks better than 79.68% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Days Payable 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.
STU:HHK1 vs PLAG, LGPS, PTEEF: Days Payable Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Harte-Hanks's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.
Harte-Hanks Days Payable vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harte-Hanks's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harte-Hanks's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Harte-Hanks's Days Payable 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.
Harte-Hanks (STU:HHK1) has a Days Payable of 88.80 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 120.12. Over the past decade, Harte-Hanks' Days Payable has ranged from 97.01 to 139.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #102 out of 502 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Harte-Hanks' Days Payable too high?
Harte-Hanks' current Days Payable of 88.80 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 120.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.01 to a high of 139.83. The Conglomerates industry median Days Payable is 55.37. Harte-Hanks' value of 88.80 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #102 out of 502 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harte-Hanks has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harte-Hanks' Days Payable compare to PLAG and LGPS?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #102 out of 502 companies for Days Payable. This places Harte-Hanks in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 55.37. Harte-Hanks' value of 88.80 is 60.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Harte-Hanks' own Days Payable has ranged from 97.01 to 139.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.12 vs. the industry median of 55.37, Harte-Hanks 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 Days Payable for a Conglomerates company?
The median Days Payable among Conglomerates companies is 55.37, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Harte-Hanks's current Days Payable of 88.80 is 60.4% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Payable is 55.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harte-Hanks's current Days Payable is 88.80, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 120.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harte-Hanks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harte-Hanks (STU:HHK1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.43, compared to a current price of €2.98 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 88.80, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 120.12 and 60.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 55.37. Harte-Hanks' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (STU:HHK1), the current Days Payable is 88.80 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Harte-Hanks (STU:HHK1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harte-Hanks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.98 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.43.
GuruFocus considers Harte-Hanks to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HHK1:
Days Payable: 88.80 (26% below median its 10-year median of 120.12)
GF Value™: €3.43 vs. price of €2.98 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Conglomerates median (#102 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HHK1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harte-Hanks Inc is a customer experience company. The company operates three business segments: Revenue Solutions; Customer Care; and Fulfillment & Logistics Services. It derives maximum revenue from Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment. The Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment includes printing, lettershop, advanced mail optimization (including commingling services), logistics and transportation optimization, monitoring and tracking, to support traditional and specialized mailings. The company has a geographic presence in the United States and Other countries. The majority of the revenue is earned from the United States.
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