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Harte-HanksFRA:HHK1 +4.00%53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HHK1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Conglomerates companies, Harte-Hanks ranks worse than 320512.5% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HHK1's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 0.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Harte-Hanks was 35.60% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 20.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Harte-Hanks Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Harte-Hanks Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout 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.
FRA:HHK1 vs LGPS, PLAG, CIRX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Harte-Hanks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Harte-Hanks' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Harte-Hanks' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #999999 out of 312 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LGPS and PLAG?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Harte-Hanks ranks #999999 out of 312 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Harte-Hanks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Harte-Hanks and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harte-Hanks's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Harte-Hanks (FRA:HHK1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
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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