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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

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Last: 1/16/2026, 8:26:19 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HWKN against 82 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. 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.
  • HWKN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.45%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HWKN's Return On Equity of 16.40% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • 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 has a Profit Margin of 7.95%. This is in the better half 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.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.57%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
  • HWKN has a Gross Margin of 23.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HWKN outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
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.
  • 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

  • HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.31. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (6.31) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.53, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HWKN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 6.31
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.38%
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.
  • HWKN's Current ratio of 2.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.49. This is in the better half 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

  • HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.53%.
  • HWKN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.81% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.86% 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)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.
  • HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.19, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
  • 62.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. HWKN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.56, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. HWKN is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.19
Fwd PE 32.56
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

  • HWKN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 76.83% 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 40.32
EV/EBITDA 20.6
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)1.54
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%

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 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

  • 18.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWKN. This is a low number and 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 (1/16/2026, 8:26:19 PM)

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-1.19 (-0.78%)

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 Cap3.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (26.16%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio7.34
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 38.19
Fwd PE 32.56
P/S 3.04
P/FCF 40.32
P/OCF 25.83
P/B 6.26
P/tB 72.58
EV/EBITDA 20.6
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY3.07%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY3.87%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
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 6.31
F-Score6
WACC15.38%
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 38.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.26.


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%.