156.9 USD
-0.76 (-0.48%)
HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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. HWKN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, HWKN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HWKN was profitable.
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
HWKN has a Return On Assets of 8.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.40%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.12%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
HWKN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
HWKN has a better Profit Margin (7.95%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a better Operating Margin (11.57%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.03%, HWKN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HWKN is destroying value.
HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.46. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HWKN (6.46) is better than 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.53, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HWKN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.33%
2.3 Liquidity
HWKN has a Current Ratio of 2.43. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HWKN (2.43) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.49, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.53% over the past year.
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 11.86%.
Measured over the past years, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.52% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.76% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say HWKN is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.05% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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
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%
NASDAQ:HWKN (1/12/2026, 10:52:36 AM)
156.9
-0.76 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (22.22%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio7.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.67 | ||
| P/B | 6.47 | ||
| P/tB | 74.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY2.98%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY3.75%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
Graham Number46.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC15.33%
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 39.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.47.
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%.