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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock

126.55 USD
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Last: 11/17/2025, 4:10:07 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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HWKN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, HWKN is valued expensive at the moment. This makes HWKN very considerable 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.
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 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 90.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.40%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 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 6.09%.
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 78.05% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a Operating Margin of 11.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 64.63% 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 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 5.64 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HWKN (5.64) is better 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.
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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 5.64
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.54%
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

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 has a better Current ratio (2.43) 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 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 2015 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.
HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.86%.
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.34% 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 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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 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 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 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 25.89.
HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.23.
HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say HWKN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.8
Fwd PE 26.23
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.73% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HWKN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.55
EV/EBITDA 17.41
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.
HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.14
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of HWKN has falen by -26.22%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%

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 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 2015 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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
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 (11/17/2025, 4:10:07 PM)

After market: 126.55 0 (0%)

126.55

+0.02 (+0.02%)

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 Owners73.01%
Inst Owner Change7.55%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (51.53%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.59%
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 31.8
Fwd PE 26.23
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 33.55
P/OCF 21.5
P/B 5.21
P/tB 60.4
EV/EBITDA 17.41
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.81%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.98%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY4.65%
SpS50.06
BVpS24.28
TBVpS2.1
PEG (NY)7.14
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number46.63
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 5.64
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
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%.