HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock
124.72 USD
-2.26 (-1.78%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HWKN. HWKN was compared to 82 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. With these ratings, HWKN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HWKN was profitable.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
HWKN's Return On Assets of 8.45% is amongst the best of 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 85.37% 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 6.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.95%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN's Operating Margin of 11.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a Gross Margin (23.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.59 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (5.59) 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN (3.53) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HWKN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that HWKN has no problem at all paying 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
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.
HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.52% yearly.
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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.34% 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 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.67%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.34, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.85.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.20% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. HWKN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HWKN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.18 |
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)7.04
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of HWKN dropped by -26.65% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.59, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
18.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWKN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HWKN's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
NASDAQ:HWKN (11/19/2025, 2:56:48 PM)
124.72
-2.26 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner Change7.55%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap2.60B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (53.75%)
Short Float %5.94%
Short Ratio7.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)16.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.19 | ||
| P/B | 5.14 | ||
| P/tB | 59.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.87%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY3.02%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY4.72%
SpS50.06
BVpS24.28
TBVpS2.1
PEG (NY)7.04
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number46.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.59 |
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 3Y9.34%
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%.