HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HWKN • US4202611095

152.97 USD
+4.13 (+2.77%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
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After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:10:34 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HWKN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HWKN was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HWKN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HWKN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes HWKN very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. HWKN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HWKN was profitable.
  • In the past year HWKN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years HWKN has always 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

  • HWKN's Return On Assets of 8.44% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.88%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.32%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.35%.
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 in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
  • HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HWKN has a Operating Margin of 11.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
  • HWKN has a Gross Margin (22.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HWKN is destroying value.
  • HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.44. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (6.44) 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.00, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that HWKN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HWKN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 3
Altman-Z 6.44
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.29%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.35, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.65% 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)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 6.18% yearly.
  • 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-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
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

  • 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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.73, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
  • HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say HWKN is valued slightly more expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
  • HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.65), we can say HWKN is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 34.67
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

  • 73.49% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.46
EV/EBITDA 19.57
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

  • The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%

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5. HWKN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.08.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%

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 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
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.
  • The dividend of HWKN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
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

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HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HAWKINS INC

NASDAQ:HWKN (3/9/2026, 8:10:34 PM)

After market: 152.97 0 (0%)

152.97

+4.13 (+2.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners79.99%
Inst Owner Change3.24%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap3.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (25.36%)
Short Float %8.32%
Short Ratio10.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
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)-2.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 34.67
P/S 3.01
P/FCF 36.46
P/OCF 23.26
P/B 6.16
P/tB 55.61
EV/EBITDA 19.57
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY2.88%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.3%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number46.97
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 6.44
F-Score4
WACC15.29%
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 2Y4.38%
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 Year50.06%
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 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 38.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.16.


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%.