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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock

154.1 USD
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Last: 1/21/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HWKN. HWKN was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. HWKN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, HWKN is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make HWKN a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HWKN was profitable.
  • In the past year HWKN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HWKN has been profitable.
  • HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets of 8.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.40%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HWKN (10.12%) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.11%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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's Profit Margin of 7.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
  • HWKN has a Operating Margin of 11.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 62.20% 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 23.03%, HWKN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.37. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.37, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 87.80% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HWKN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 6.37
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.44%
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 2.43. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HWKN (2.43) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
  • HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 1.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.49
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 1.53% 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.53%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%

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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
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

  • 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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.72, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.63% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. HWKN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.72
Fwd PE 33.01
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 76.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HWKN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.87
EV/EBITDA 20.86
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 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.50%, which is pretty low.
  • HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.28.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HWKN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.66%!
  • HWKN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
HWKN Yearly Dividends per shareHWKN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • HWKN pays out 18.33% 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.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
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

HAWKINS INC

NASDAQ:HWKN (1/21/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

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154.1

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)01-28
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.71%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (24.44%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio7.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(2)3.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.13%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.5%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
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)-9.51%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 38.72
Fwd PE 33.01
P/S 3.08
P/FCF 40.87
P/OCF 26.19
P/B 6.35
P/tB 73.59
EV/EBITDA 20.86
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY3.82%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number46.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.45%
ROE 16.4%
ROCE 13.65%
ROIC 10.12%
ROICexc 10.24%
ROICexgc 21.76%
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) 7.95%
GM 23.03%
FCFM 7.54%
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 Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Debt/EBITDA 1.61
Cap/Depr 95.47%
Cap/Sales 4.22%
Interest Coverage 12.04
Cash Conversion 73.53%
Profit Quality 94.75%
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 1.49
Altman-Z 6.37
F-Score6
WACC15.44%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)1.53%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-6.9%
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%
Revenue Next Year13.69%
Revenue Next 2Y10.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.87%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year55.56%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.16%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y-18.73%
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 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 38.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.35.


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%.