HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock
167.55 USD
+3.45 (+2.1%)
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. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.56%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.47%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 86.75% 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 6.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.56% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROIC | 10.2% |
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 an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.37%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
HWKN has a better Operating Margin (11.93%) than 65.06% 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 23.05%, HWKN is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.37% 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 | 11.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.37% | ||
| GM | 23.05% |
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
HWKN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 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 6.34. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN's Altman-Z score of 6.34 is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.68, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.68, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HWKN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 60.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC8.43%
2.3 Liquidity
HWKN has a Current Ratio of 2.31. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HWKN's Current ratio of 2.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HWKN (1.45) is better than 62.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.18%.
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.
Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.52% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.18%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.61%
3.2 Future
HWKN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.53%
Revenue Next 2Y10.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.27, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say HWKN is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.67, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 66.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.49% 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 | 43.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.12
PEG (5Y)1.66
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.45%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.76, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
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 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
17.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWKN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HWKN's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.76%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
NASDAQ:HWKN (10/24/2025, 1:16:02 PM)
167.55
+3.45 (+2.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change6.03%
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)84.64M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (14.45%)
Short Float %5.9%
Short Ratio6.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP17.76%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)3.43%
Max EPS beat(2)4.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.8%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.75%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.38%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.63%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.11%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.03%
PT rev (1m)9.51%
PT rev (3m)26.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.99 | ||
| P/B | 7.22 | ||
| P/tB | 136.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY3.06%
FCF(TTM)3.88
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY3.57%
SpS48.46
BVpS23.21
TBVpS1.23
PEG (NY)4.12
PEG (5Y)1.66
Graham Number46.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.56% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROCE | 13.76% | ||
| ROIC | 10.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.15% | ||
| OM | 11.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.37% | ||
| GM | 23.05% | ||
| FCFM | 8.01% |
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 Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.34 |
F-Score6
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)5.18%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.61%
Revenue Next Year15.53%
Revenue Next 2Y10.85%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.04%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y2.74%
OCF growth 3Y37.39%
OCF growth 5Y13.53%
HAWKINS INC / HWKN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HAWKINS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HWKN.
What is the valuation status for HWKN stock?
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.
How financially healthy is HAWKINS INC?
The financial health rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HWKN stock?
The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.76%.