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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

137.38 USD
-0.72 (-0.52%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:26:38 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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.
In the past 5 years HWKN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

HWKN has a better Return On Assets (8.45%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Return On Equity of 16.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.12%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.15%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

HWKN has a better Profit Margin (7.95%) than 76.54% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a better Operating Margin (11.57%) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HWKN (23.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.57%
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 2015 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
HWKN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingHWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.95 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN's Altman-Z score of 5.95 is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.53% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.53. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HWKN would need 3.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HWKN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 87.65% 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 65.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 5.95
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.65%
HWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that HWKN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.43, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HWKN has a Quick ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 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

HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.21% yearly.
HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.67%
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 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.52, HWKN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.47, HWKN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
65.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. HWKN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.52
Fwd PE 28.47
HWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 74.07% 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 36.44
EV/EBITDA 18.86
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.75
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.88.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.55, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

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 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 2015 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.
HWKN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
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 2015 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 (12/5/2025, 8:26:38 PM)

After market: 137.38 0 (0%)

137.38

-0.72 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27
Inst Owners78.34%
Inst Owner Change7.51%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change0.52%
Market Cap2.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (39.58%)
Short Float %7.11%
Short Ratio9.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.19)
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)9.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.52
Fwd PE 28.47
P/S 2.75
P/FCF 36.44
P/OCF 23.35
P/B 5.66
P/tB 65.6
EV/EBITDA 18.86
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.51%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY4.28%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)7.75
PEG (5Y)1.39
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 5.95
F-Score6
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
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 Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.87%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
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

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 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.


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 18.33%.