HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HWKN • US4202611095
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This HWKN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HWKN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HWKN had positive earnings in the past year.
- HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.44%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.88%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.15% 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 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.75%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of HWKN (11.51%) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HWKN's Gross Margin of 22.86% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 22.86% |
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. HWKN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HWKN is destroying 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.
2.2 Solvency
- HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.42. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (6.42) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HWKN would need 3.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HWKN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.00) than 89.02% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- HWKN has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HWKN has a Current ratio of 2.35. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.46, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. HWKN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.51%.
- 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 11.65%.
- Measured over the past years, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.51%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.18% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
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.
4. HWKN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 33.17, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
- 64.63% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.20), we can say HWKN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.17 |
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 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
5. HWKN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.04.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.51, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
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 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 Years21
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- HWKN pays out 18.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HWKN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
147.07
-1.07 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners80.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners3.52%
Ins Owner Change-2.4%
Market Cap3.07B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (30.39%)
Short Float %6.29%
Short Ratio7.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.35%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.44%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.83%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.17 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.37 | ||
| P/B | 5.92 | ||
| P/tB | 53.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.49 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.69%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY3.01%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.85%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.47%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number46.9744 (-68.06%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 15.88% | ||
| ROCE | 13.92% | ||
| ROIC | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.14% | ||
| OM | 11.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.75% | ||
| GM | 22.86% | ||
| FCFM | 8.25% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.42 |
F-Score4
WACC15.38%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)0.51%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
EPS Next Y-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%7.9%
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year50.21%
EBIT Next 3Y19.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.44%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y-8.66%
OCF growth 3Y37.39%
OCF growth 5Y13.53%
HAWKINS INC / HWKN Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10 to HAWKINS INC (HWKN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
HAWKINS INC (HWKN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HWKN stock?
The financial health rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of HAWKINS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.74%.