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Harte-HanksHHS -1.49%53 Forward PE Ratio is 3.65 as of Aug. 28, 2026. 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 212 Conglomerates companies, Harte-Hanks ranks better than 99.06% on this metric.
Harte-Hanks (NAS:HHS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Harte-Hanks Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Harte-Hanks Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Harte-Hanks Forward PE Ratio Chart
Harte-Hanks Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.33
6.48
5.03
Harte-Hanks Quarterly Data
2016-03
2016-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.09
5.54
6.84
6.33
5.53
4.56
4.92
6.48
14.95
13.76
5.03
4.36
3.71
1.93
HHS vs PLAG, LGPS, PTEEF: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Harte-Hanks's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harte-Hanks's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harte-Hanks's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Harte-Hanks (HHS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 3.65 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #2 out of 212 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Harte-Hanks' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Harte-Hanks' current Forward PE Ratio is 3.65. The Conglomerates industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.42. Harte-Hanks' value of 3.65 is 72.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #2 out of 212 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 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harte-Hanks' Forward PE Ratio compare to PLAG and LGPS?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #2 out of 212 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Harte-Hanks in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.42. Harte-Hanks' value of 3.65 is 72.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 13.42, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Harte-Hanks's current Forward PE Ratio of 3.65 is 72.8% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harte-Hanks's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.65. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 3.65 and 72.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 13.42. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (HHS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 3.65 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 3.65
GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $4.29 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% below the Conglomerates median (#2 of 212)
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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