HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HWKN • US4202611095

147.24 USD
-1.86 (-1.25%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
147.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 8:26:10 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HWKN against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. HWKN has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. While showing a medium growth rate, HWKN is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, HWKN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of HWKN (8.44%) is better than 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 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • HWKN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.34%.
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 amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 81.93% of its industry peers.
  • HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of HWKN (11.51%) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
  • HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HWKN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • HWKN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.45 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (6.45) than 98.80% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.00, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HWKN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 3
Altman-Z 6.45
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC15.1%
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.
  • HWKN has a Current ratio of 2.35. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 67.47% 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's Quick ratio of 1.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% over the past year.
  • 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%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.65% on average over the next years.
  • 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 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.28.
  • HWKN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
  • HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HWKN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.28
Fwd PE 32.43
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.1
EV/EBITDA 19.61
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

  • HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y4.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.51%, which is pretty low.
  • HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.19.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.51, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%

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
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.
  • 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%
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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HAWKINS INC

NASDAQ:HWKN (3/2/2026, 8:26:10 PM)

After market: 147.24 0 (0%)

147.24

-1.86 (-1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change3.23%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap3.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (30.24%)
Short Float %6.9%
Short Ratio7.72
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)-5.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.28
Fwd PE 32.43
P/S 2.89
P/FCF 35.1
P/OCF 22.39
P/B 5.93
P/tB 53.53
EV/EBITDA 19.61
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)4.54
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.85%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.47%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
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 6.45
F-Score4
WACC15.1%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 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 37.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.93.


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%.