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Shares of Harte-Hanks Rank the Lowest in Terms of P/E Ratio in the Advertising Industry (HHS, FMCN, IPG, OMC, ARB)
[April 19, 2013]

Shares of Harte-Hanks Rank the Lowest in Terms of P/E Ratio in the Advertising Industry (HHS, FMCN, IPG, OMC, ARB)


Apr 19, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Advertising industry with the lowest price to earnings (P/E) ratios. P/E is an important valuation tool when comparing companies in the same industry. A higher P/E ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with a lower P/E ratio.Harte-Hanks ranks lowest with a a P/E ratio of 12.08. Focus Media Holding is next with a a P/E ratio of 15.24. Interpublic Group of Cos ranks third lowest with a a P/E ratio of 15.95.



Omnicom Group follows with a a P/E ratio of 16.07, and Arbitron rounds out the bottom five with a a P/E ratio of 20.29.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Arbitron on December 5th, 2012 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $37.60. Since that recommendation, shares of Arbitron have risen 24.1%. We continue to monitor Arbitron for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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