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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Harte-Hanks's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.5 Mil. Harte-Hanks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €32.2 Mil. Therefore, Harte-Hanks's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harte-Hanks's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HHK1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.38 Med: -0.89 Max: 17.83
Current: -0.67
FRA:HHK1's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.5% of 551
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs FRA:HHK1: -0.67
Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Harte-Hanks Net Margin % Related Terms
Harte-Hanks Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Net Margin % 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.
FRA:HHK1 vs LGPS, PLAG, CIRX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Harte-Hanks's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harte-Hanks's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harte-Hanks's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:HHK1) has a Net Margin % of -1.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #427 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Harte-Hanks' Net Margin % too high?
Harte-Hanks' current Net Margin % is -1.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #427 out of 551 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 Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harte-Hanks' Net Margin % compare to LGPS and PLAG?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #427 out of 551 companies for Net Margin %. This places Harte-Hanks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 551 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harte-Hanks's current Net Margin % is -1.68%. 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 (FRA:HHK1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.54, compared to a current price of €2.08 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.68%. Harte-Hanks' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1), the current Net Margin % is -1.68% 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 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.54.
GuruFocus considers Harte-Hanks to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HHK1:
Net Margin %: -1.68%
GF Value™: €3.54 vs. price of €2.08 (41.2% below fair value)
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 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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