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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock

128.2 USD
+0.29 (+0.23%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 6:11:38 PM
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After Hours: 11/10/2025, 6:11:38 PM
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. HWKN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make HWKN suitable 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HWKN (8.45%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Return On Equity of 16.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 86.59% 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 6.14%.
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 Profit Margin of 7.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of HWKN (11.57%) is better than 65.85% 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.
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
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

HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 5.68. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (5.68) than 97.56% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN (3.53) is better than 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 5.68
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.52%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.43, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.07% 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 better Quick ratio (1.49) than 62.20% 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.21, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.57.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, HWKN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.21
Fwd PE 26.57
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

71.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.99
EV/EBITDA 17.58
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)7.24
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of HWKN dropped by -25.25% 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.
HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%

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 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 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%
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 (11/10/2025, 6:11:38 PM)

After market: 128.2 0 (0%)

128.2

+0.29 (+0.23%)

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 Change-1.66%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change6.17%
Market Cap2.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (49.58%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%
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)-9.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.21
Fwd PE 26.57
P/S 2.56
P/FCF 33.99
P/OCF 21.78
P/B 5.28
P/tB 61.19
EV/EBITDA 17.58
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.94%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY4.59%
SpS50.06
BVpS24.28
TBVpS2.1
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)1.3
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 5.68
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%.