HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HWKN • US4202611095
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This HWKN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HWKN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HWKN had positive earnings in the past year.
- HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years HWKN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HWKN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HWKN (8.44%) is better than 92.68% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a better Return On Equity (15.88%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.32%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.49%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 7.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.51%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
- HWKN's Gross Margin of 22.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
| 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. HWKN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HWKN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- HWKN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.39 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.39, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN (3.00) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.35 indicates that HWKN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a better Current ratio (2.35) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HWKN (1.46) is better than 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. HWKN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.51%.
- Measured over the past years, HWKN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.81% on average per year.
- HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.65%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.18% on average over the next years.
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
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. HWKN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.34.
- HWKN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
- HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 37.95.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.26 |
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 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HWKN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
5. HWKN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.51%, which is pretty low.
- HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.04.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.51, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HWKN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.66%!
- HWKN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years21
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- HWKN pays out 18.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- HWKN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
147.49
+0.42 (+0.29%)
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 Owners80.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners3.52%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap3.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (30.02%)
Short Float %6.29%
Short Ratio7.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years29
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)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.26 | ||
| P/S | 2.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.43 | ||
| P/B | 5.94 | ||
| P/tB | 53.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.36 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY3.01%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.46%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number46.9744 (-68.15%)
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 | 6.39 |
F-Score4
WACC15.41%
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-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year50.21%
EBIT Next 3Y19.8%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
HAWKINS INC (HWKN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HWKN stock?
The financial health rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of HAWKINS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.74%.