144.05 USD
+3.34 (+2.37%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 01:04 PM
Overall HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HWKN against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. HWKN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. HWKN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes HWKN very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HWKN was profitable.
- In the past year HWKN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HWKN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HWKN has a better Return On Assets (8.44%) than 90.36% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of HWKN (15.88%) is better than 85.54% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.32%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% |
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)10.06%
ROE(3y)18.01%
ROE(5y)17.3%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)12.3%
1.3 Margins
- HWKN has a better Profit Margin (7.75%) than 78.31% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HWKN has a Operating Margin of 11.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
- HWKN has a Gross Margin (22.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 22.86% |
OM growth 3Y9.98%
OM growth 5Y9.64%
PM growth 3Y9.19%
PM growth 5Y10.49%
GM growth 3Y6.96%
GM growth 5Y4.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HWKN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.22 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a Altman-Z score of 6.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.59% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HWKN would need 3.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.00, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HWKN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- HWKN has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HWKN (2.35) is better than 66.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a Quick ratio (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.65% in the last year.
- HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.51%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.65% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.47, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.06. HWKN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.73.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.65% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say HWKN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 73.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.58%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HWKN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.66%!
- HWKN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HWKN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
- HWKN pays out 18.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HWKN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
NASDAQ:HWKN (2/10/2026, 1:04:37 PM)
144.05
+3.34 (+2.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.85%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.26%
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (33.12%)
Short Float %6.74%
Short Ratio7.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.44%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.83%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.73 | ||
| P/S | 2.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.9 | ||
| P/B | 5.8 | ||
| P/tB | 52.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.58 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY3.15%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.57%
SpS50.89
BVpS24.84
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number46.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.88% | ||
| ROCE | 13.92% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.14% | ||
| OM | 11.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 22.86% | ||
| FCFM | 8.25% |
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)10.06%
ROE(3y)18.01%
ROE(5y)17.3%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)12.3%
ROICexc(3y)13.45%
ROICexc(5y)12.43%
ROICexgc(3y)21.93%
ROICexgc(5y)19.91%
ROCE(3y)17.93%
ROCE(5y)16.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.08%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y7%
OM growth 3Y9.98%
OM growth 5Y9.64%
PM growth 3Y9.19%
PM growth 5Y10.49%
GM growth 3Y6.96%
GM growth 5Y4.38%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.22 |
F-Score4
WACC15.32%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)135.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.18%
Profit Quality(3y)96.61%
Profit Quality(5y)74.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.51%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
EPS Next Y-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year55.56%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.44%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y-8.66%
OCF growth 3Y37.39%
OCF growth 5Y13.53%
HAWKINS INC / HWKN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HWKN.
Can you provide the valuation status for HAWKINS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HAWKINS INC (HWKN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HWKN stock?
HAWKINS INC (HWKN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 36.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.8.
How sustainable is the dividend of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.74%.