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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock

159.18 USD
+1.52 (+0.96%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM
159.18 USD
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After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HWKN against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. HWKN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, HWKN is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, HWKN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HWKN was profitable.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HWKN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HWKN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHWKN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

HWKN has a better Return On Assets (8.45%) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a better Return On Equity (16.40%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.45%
ROE 16.4%
ROIC 10.12%
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)10.06%
ROE(3y)18.01%
ROE(5y)17.3%
ROIC(3y)13.29%
ROIC(5y)12.3%
HWKN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHWKN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HWKN (7.95%) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.57%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a Gross Margin of 23.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HWKN outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) 7.95%
GM 23.03%
OM growth 3Y9.98%
OM growth 5Y9.64%
PM growth 3Y9.19%
PM growth 5Y10.49%
GM growth 3Y6.96%
GM growth 5Y4.38%
HWKN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHWKN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HWKN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingHWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
HWKN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHWKN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.46 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN has a Altman-Z score of 6.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.53, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.53, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HWKN (0.53) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 6.46
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.34%
HWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that HWKN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HWKN has a better Current ratio (2.43) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HWKN's Quick ratio of 1.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.49
HWKN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHWKN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.53%.
HWKN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.81% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)1.53%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.21% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
HWKN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHWKN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.99, HWKN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.99
Fwd PE 34.09
HWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.22
EV/EBITDA 21.3
HWKN Per share dataHWKN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HWKN grows each year by 8.66%, which is quite nice.
HWKN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HWKN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
HWKN Yearly Dividends per shareHWKN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

18.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWKN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HWKN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
HWKN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHWKN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HWKN Dividend Payout.HWKN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HWKN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HAWKINS INC

NASDAQ:HWKN (1/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 159.18 0 (0%)

159.18

+1.52 (+0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (20.47%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio7.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(2)3.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.13%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.5%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.99
Fwd PE 34.09
P/S 3.18
P/FCF 42.22
P/OCF 27.05
P/B 6.56
P/tB 76.01
EV/EBITDA 21.3
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.37%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY3.7%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.61
Graham Number46.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.45%
ROE 16.4%
ROCE 13.65%
ROIC 10.12%
ROICexc 10.24%
ROICexgc 21.76%
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) 7.95%
GM 23.03%
FCFM 7.54%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Debt/EBITDA 1.61
Cap/Depr 95.47%
Cap/Sales 4.22%
Interest Coverage 12.04
Cash Conversion 73.53%
Profit Quality 94.75%
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 6.46
F-Score6
WACC15.34%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)1.53%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-6.9%
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%
Revenue Next Year14.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.87%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year55.56%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.16%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y-18.73%
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 1 / 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 39.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.56.


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 18.33%.