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.
- 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 has a better Return On Assets (8.44%) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Return On Equity of 15.88% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HWKN (10.32%) is better than 84.34% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
| 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
- HWKN's Profit Margin of 7.75% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HWKN has a better Operating Margin (11.51%) than 62.65% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HWKN has a Gross Margin (22.86%) 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 | 11.51% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HWKN is destroying value.
- HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.54 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a Altman-Z score of 6.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 96.39% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.00, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HWKN (0.49) is better than 67.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.46%
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 65.06% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. 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 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HWKN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.65%.
- 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)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
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.18% yearly.
- 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-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
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
- 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.
4. HWKN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.19.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 62.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HWKN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
5. HWKN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.56%, which is pretty low.
- HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.12.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- HWKN pays out 18.74% 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.
DP18.74%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:HWKN (3/26/2026, 9:34:01 AM)
150.87
-1.44 (-0.95%)
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 Owners79.99%
Inst Owner Change3.28%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap3.15B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (27.1%)
Short Float %6.81%
Short Ratio8.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.74%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
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 | 38.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.19 | ||
| P/S | 2.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.94 | ||
| P/B | 6.08 | ||
| P/tB | 54.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY2.92%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.36%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number46.97
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 | 6.54 |
F-Score4
WACC15.46%
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-1.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
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 Year50.06%
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 1 / 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 38.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.08.
How sustainable is the dividend of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) stock?
The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.74%.