HCKT (The Hackett Group) Interest Expense: $-2.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is The Hackett Group Interest Expense?

The Hackett Group HCKT -0.18% 60 Interest Expense is $-2.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The Hackett Group's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1.0 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.5 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. The Hackett Group's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 10.9 Mil. The Hackett Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -1.0 Mil. The Hackett Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.81. 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.

The Hackett Group  (NAS:HCKT) 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.

The Hackett Group's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.9 Mil.

The Hackett Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.892/-1.008
=10.81

* 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.

The Hackett Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Hackett Group Interest Expense Chart

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The Hackett Group 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 $-2.5 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 $-2.5 Mil mean?
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a Interest Expense of $-2.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Hackett Group and its competitors.
Is The Hackett Group's Interest Expense too high?
The Hackett Group's current Interest Expense is $-2.5 Mil. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's Interest Expense compare to TTGT and UIS?
The Hackett Group's Interest Expense of $-2.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Software 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. The Hackett Group's current Interest Expense is $-2.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.32, compared to a current price of $11.27 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-2.5 Mil. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current Interest Expense is $-2.5 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.27 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.32. GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCKT:

  • Interest Expense: $-2.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $24.32 vs. price of $11.27 (53.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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

The Hackett Group Business Description

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The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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