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Harte-HanksHHS -1.49%53 EV-to-OCF is 39.50 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 1560% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates HHS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Conglomerates companies, Harte-Hanks ranks worse than 88.69% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Harte-Hanks's Enterprise Value is $50.8 Mil.
Harte-Hanks's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.3 Mil. Therefore, Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF for today is 39.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
HHS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.23 Med: 2.38 Max: 43.59
Current: 39.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Harte-Hanks was 43.59. The lowest was -49.23. And the median was 2.38.
HHS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 88.69% of 557
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 9
vs HHS: 39.50
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Harte-Hanks's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Harte-Hanks's share price for today is $4.285.
Harte-Hanks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.760.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Harte-Hanks EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Harte-Hanks EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harte-Hanks's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Harte-Hanks's current Enterprise Value is $50.8 Mil.
Harte-Hanks's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.3 Mil.
* 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 (HHS) has a EV-to-OCF of 39.50 as of Aug. 28, 2026. This is 1560% above median its historical median of 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #494 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Harte-Hanks' EV-to-OCF too high?
Harte-Hanks' current EV-to-OCF of 39.50 is 1560% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.00. Harte-Hanks' value of 39.50 is 338.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #494 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harte-Hanks has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harte-Hanks' EV-to-OCF compare to PLAG and LGPS?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #494 out of 557 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Harte-Hanks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.00. Harte-Hanks' value of 39.50 is 338.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 9.00, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Conglomerates companies is 9.00, based on 557 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Harte-Hanks's current EV-to-OCF of 39.50 is 338.9% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harte-Hanks's current EV-to-OCF is 39.50, which is 1560% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 (HHS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $4.29 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 39.50, which is 1560% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 338.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 9.00. Harte-Hanks' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (HHS), the current EV-to-OCF is 39.50 as of Aug. 28, 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 (HHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harte-Hanks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.29 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15.
GuruFocus considers Harte-Hanks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HHS:
EV-to-OCF: 39.50 (1560% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $4.29 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.9% above the Conglomerates median (#494 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HHS 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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