130.51 USD
+3.79 (+2.99%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 03:24 PM
HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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. While showing a medium growth rate, HWKN is valued expensive at the moment. This makes HWKN very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HWKN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HWKN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HWKN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HWKN (8.44%) is better than 90.36% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Return On Equity of 15.88% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.34% 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 6.09%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.75%, HWKN is in the better half of 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.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.51%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.65% 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 22.86%. This is comparable 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 | 11.51% | ||
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HWKN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 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
- HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 5.83. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (5.83) than 97.59% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.00, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- HWKN has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a Current ratio of 2.35. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a Quick ratio of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HWKN outperforms 57.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.51%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.65%.
- 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)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
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.65% yearly.
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.44%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.04, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
- HWKN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HWKN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
- HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HWKN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.08% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HWKN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HWKN grows each year by 8.66%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 18.74% 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.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
NASDAQ:HWKN (2/4/2026, 3:24:02 PM)
130.51
+3.79 (+2.99%)
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 Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.72%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap2.73B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (46.93%)
Short Float %6.74%
Short Ratio7.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
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)-0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.75 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/B | 5.25 | ||
| P/tB | 47.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.88 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY3.22%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY5.04%
SpS50.89
BVpS24.84
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number46.99
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 | 5.83 |
F-Score4
WACC15.33%
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-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
Revenue Next Year12.16%
Revenue Next 2Y9.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year55.56%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
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 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 33.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.
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 18.74%.