Harte Hanks Inc (HHS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Harte Hanks Inc (HHS) has net assets worth $19.88 Million USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($92.71 Million) and total liabilities ($72.83 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check HHS asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $19.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 21.44% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -2.0% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | -84.54% |
| Growth Volatility | 269.6 |
Harte Hanks Inc - Net Assets Trend (1992–2024)
This chart illustrates how Harte Hanks Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore HHS total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Harte Hanks Inc (1992–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Harte Hanks Inc from 1992 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Harte Hanks Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $21.69 Million | +9.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | $19.86 Million | +5.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | $18.81 Million | +225.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-14.99 Million | +65.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | $-43.40 Million | -8.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-39.96 Million | -322.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-9.46 Million | +72.68% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-34.63 Million | -1404.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.66 Million | -98.11% |
| 2015-12-31 | $140.32 Million | -57.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | $326.68 Million | -6.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | $349.05 Million | +6.37% |
| 2012-12-31 | $328.16 Million | -26.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | $446.36 Million | +1.95% |
| 2010-12-31 | $437.82 Million | +9.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | $401.64 Million | +12.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | $356.37 Million | -12.76% |
| 2007-12-31 | $408.51 Million | -17.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | $493.48 Million | -12.09% |
| 2005-12-31 | $561.35 Million | -1.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | $571.80 Million | +2.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | $555.60 Million | +4.33% |
| 2002-12-31 | $532.53 Million | -3.59% |
| 2001-12-31 | $552.37 Million | +0.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | $551.00 Million | -4.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | $577.60 Million | +0.09% |
| 1998-12-31 | $577.10 Million | +1.93% |
| 1997-12-31 | $566.20 Million | +124.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | $252.70 Million | +53.06% |
| 1995-12-31 | $165.10 Million | +53.44% |
| 1994-12-31 | $107.60 Million | +28.25% |
| 1993-12-31 | $83.90 Million | +102.66% |
| 1992-12-31 | $41.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Harte Hanks Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 83872300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $814.62 Million | 3755.93% |
| Common Stock | $12.22 Million | 56.35% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-13.60 Million | -62.69% |
| Total Equity | $21.69 Million | 100.00% |
Harte Hanks Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Harte Hanks Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
EV Advanced Material Co.Ltd
KQ:131400
|
$20.33 Million |
|
Vyne Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:VYNE
|
$20.33 Million |
|
Masterkool International Public Company Limited
BK:KOOL
|
$20.33 Million |
|
Kodi-M Co Ltd
KQ:224060
|
$20.35 Million |
|
Sidma S.A. Steel Products
AT:SIDMA
|
$20.31 Million |
|
Personal Assets Trust plc
LSE:PNL
|
$20.29 Million |
|
Curvebeam Ai Ltd
AU:CVB
|
$20.28 Million |
|
CCID Consulting Company Limited
F:CCX
|
$20.28 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Harte Hanks Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 19,857,000 to 21,689,000, a change of 1,832,000 (9.2%).
- Net loss of 30,297,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 295,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 30,493,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,931,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-30.30 Million | -139.69% |
| Share Repurchases | $295.00K | -1.36% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $30.49 Million | +140.59% |
| Other Changes | $1.93 Million | +8.9% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.23% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Harte Hanks Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.92x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.33x to 0.92x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-31 | $8.40 | $2.74 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $14.39 | $2.74 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $11.67 | $2.74 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $14.59 | $2.74 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $22.00 | $2.74 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $49.03 | $2.74 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $50.58 | $2.74 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $53.37 | $2.74 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $52.74 | $2.74 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $56.84 | $2.74 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $56.13 | $2.74 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $61.75 | $2.74 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $65.12 | $2.74 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $65.73 | $2.74 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $61.19 | $2.74 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $55.43 | $2.74 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $55.59 | $2.74 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $62.87 | $2.74 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $68.26 | $2.74 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $70.23 | $2.74 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $52.18 | $2.74 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $55.57 | $2.74 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $52.14 | $2.74 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $22.76 | $2.74 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.43 | $2.74 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $-5.59 | $2.74 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $-1.51 | $2.74 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $-6.36 | $2.74 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $-6.71 | $2.74 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $-2.08 | $2.74 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.54 | $2.74 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.72 | $2.74 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.97 | $2.74 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Harte Hanks Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -139.69%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -16.36%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.82x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.69x
- Recent ROE (-139.69%) is above the historical average (-143.53%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5.56% | 0.54% | 0.82x | 12.45x | $-1.84 Million |
| 1993 | -63.05% | -11.41% | 0.97x | 5.71x | $-61.29 Million |
| 1994 | 22.12% | 4.63% | 1.03x | 4.62x | $13.04 Million |
| 1995 | 20.59% | 6.38% | 1.12x | 2.89x | $17.49 Million |
| 1996 | 16.07% | 6.10% | 1.12x | 2.34x | $15.33 Million |
| 1997 | 59.31% | 52.61% | 0.67x | 1.69x | $279.18 Million |
| 1998 | 11.85% | 9.14% | 1.05x | 1.24x | $10.69 Million |
| 1999 | 12.62% | 8.79% | 1.08x | 1.33x | $15.14 Million |
| 2000 | 14.86% | 8.52% | 1.19x | 1.46x | $26.79 Million |
| 2001 | 14.43% | 8.68% | 1.19x | 1.40x | $24.45 Million |
| 2002 | 17.04% | 9.99% | 1.23x | 1.38x | $37.49 Million |
| 2003 | 15.72% | 9.25% | 1.24x | 1.37x | $31.80 Million |
| 2004 | 17.06% | 9.47% | 1.24x | 1.45x | $40.39 Million |
| 2005 | 20.39% | 10.08% | 1.28x | 1.58x | $58.32 Million |
| 2006 | 22.65% | 9.44% | 1.22x | 1.96x | $62.44 Million |
| 2007 | 22.68% | 7.97% | 1.22x | 2.33x | $51.79 Million |
| 2008 | 17.61% | 5.79% | 1.19x | 2.56x | $27.10 Million |
| 2009 | 11.88% | 5.55% | 0.95x | 2.26x | $7.55 Million |
| 2010 | 12.24% | 6.23% | 0.93x | 2.12x | $9.82 Million |
| 2011 | 9.90% | 5.20% | 0.91x | 2.09x | $-437.50K |
| 2012 | -25.40% | -10.86% | 1.09x | 2.15x | $-116.17 Million |
| 2013 | 3.83% | 2.39% | 0.82x | 1.96x | $-21.54 Million |
| 2014 | 7.34% | 4.33% | 0.86x | 1.98x | $-8.68 Million |
| 2015 | -121.82% | -34.51% | 1.19x | 2.95x | $-184.96 Million |
| 2016 | -4929.86% | -32.38% | 1.89x | 80.36x | $-131.20 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | -10.90% | 2.93x | 0.00x | $-38.40 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | 6.17% | 2.27x | 0.00x | $18.50 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -12.07% | 1.88x | 0.00x | $-22.27 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -0.96% | 1.48x | 0.00x | $2.65 Million |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 7.69% | 1.80x | 0.00x | $16.47 Million |
| 2022 | 195.53% | 17.83% | 1.72x | 6.38x | $34.90 Million |
| 2023 | -7.91% | -0.82% | 1.46x | 6.60x | $-3.56 Million |
| 2024 | -139.69% | -16.36% | 1.82x | 4.69x | $-32.47 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Harte Hanks Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $29,956,194,119
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.38%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harte Hanks Inc (HHS) | $19.88 Million | 5.56% | 3.66x | $20.32 Million |
| Air T Inc (AIRT) | $1.80 Million | 38.89% | 1.72x | $56.78 Million |
| Alpine 4 Holdings Inc (ALPP) | $72.11 Million | -26.91% | 0.84x | $13.53K |
| Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC) | $2.63 Billion | -33.70% | 6.25x | $6.77 Billion |
| Boston Omaha Corp (BOC) | $640.60 Million | 8.23% | 0.26x | $362.53 Million |
| Dmc Global Inc (BOOM) | $3.90 Million | 15.38% | 0.62x | $106.32 Million |
| Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) | $928.94 Million | -6.38% | 2.76x | $740.32 Million |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | $647.50 Million | 30.86% | 1.61x | $1.28 Billion |
| Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FBYD) | $-488.99 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $454.80 Million |
| FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP) | $738.09 Million | -16.44% | 2.22x | $623.90 Million |
| Fujikura Ltd (FJIKY) | $294.38 Billion | 13.89% | 1.23x | $10.39 Billion |
About Harte Hanks Inc
Harte Hanks, Inc. operates as a customer experience company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Marketing Services, Customer Care, and Fulfillment and Logistics. It offers data and analytics, including audience identification, profiling, segmentation and prioritization, and predictive modeling and data strategy; research, an understanding of customers, ca… Read more