Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1) Interest Expense: €-0.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HHK1 Harte-Hanks Inc FRA:HHK1
51 GF Score
Price €2.08
GF Value €3.72
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What is Harte-Hanks Interest Expense?

Harte-Hanks FRA:HHK1 +10.05% 51 Interest Expense is €-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HHK1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Harte-Hanks's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Harte-Hanks's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.5 Mil. Harte-Hanks's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -0.1 Mil. Harte-Hanks did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Harte-Hanks  (FRA:HHK1) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Harte-Hanks's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.6 Mil.

Harte-Hanks's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Harte-Hanks did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Harte-Hanks Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Harte-Hanks Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-0.2 Mil mean?
Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1) has a Interest Expense of €-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors.
Is Harte-Hanks' Interest Expense too high?
Harte-Hanks' current Interest Expense is €-0.2 Mil. Overall, Harte-Hanks has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harte-Hanks' Interest Expense compare to PLAG and LGPS?
Harte-Hanks' Interest Expense of €-0.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Conglomerates company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. Harte-Hanks's current Interest Expense is €-0.2 Mil. 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?
Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1) has a current Interest Expense of €-0.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.72, compared to a current price of €2.08 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-0.2 Mil. Harte-Hanks' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1), the current Interest Expense is €-0.2 Mil as of Mar. 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 (FRA:HHK1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harte-Hanks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.08 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HHK1:

  • Interest Expense: €-0.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.72 vs. price of €2.08 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HHK1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Harte-Hanks Business Description

Other Exchanges HHS:USA
Address 1 Executive Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA, 01824
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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