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.

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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.
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

  • 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 RankSector 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%
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

  • 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 RankSector 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%
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. 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.
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 6.39 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 3
Altman-Z 6.39
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.41%
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 2.35 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.46
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. 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.
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. 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 RankSector Rank
PE 37.34
Fwd PE 33.26
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

  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.15
EV/EBITDA 19.36
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)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%

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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 RankSector 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
HWKN Yearly Dividends per shareHWKN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 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

HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HAWKINS INC

NASDAQ:HWKN (4/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 147.49 0 (0%)

147.49

+0.42 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)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 RankSector 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
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%.