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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.
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.
- In the past 5 years HWKN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HWKN's Return On Assets of 8.45% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a better Return On Equity (16.40%) than 85.54% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.12%, 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 6.11%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.95%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.57%, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.65% 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 23.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 40.96% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.74 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a Altman-Z score of 5.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.59% 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.
- HWKN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.32%
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.
- HWKN has a better Current ratio (2.43) than 67.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a Quick ratio of 1.49. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.27%.
- 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.01% 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)1.27%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.01%
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 2.21% on average per year.
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.69%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.73, HWKN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HWKN.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say HWKN is valued inline with the index average.
- HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.90.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HWKN.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say HWKN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.49% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.32
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.54%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
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 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.
- HWKN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
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 32.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.37.
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%.