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
- In the past year HWKN was profitable.
- HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years HWKN has always 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 has a Return On Equity of 15.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
- HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 84.34% 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 6.58%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (7.75%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of HWKN (11.51%) is better than 63.86% 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 42.17% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HWKN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 6.64. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HWKN has a better Altman-Z score (6.64) than 97.59% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.00, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HWKN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.00) than 89.16% 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.49%
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
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% 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.
- Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.65% in the last year.
- 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
- 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
- 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. HWKN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.55, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
- HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, HWKN is valued quite expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 35.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HWKN.
- 62.65% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HWKN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 72.29% 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 | 37.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
5. HWKN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
- 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 | 0.5% |
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 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
- 18.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HWKN. This is a low number and 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 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y6.18%
HWKN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
156.22
+2.62 (+1.71%)
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 Cap3.26B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (22.75%)
Short Float %6.52%
Short Ratio7.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
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)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.24%
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 | 39.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.76 | ||
| P/B | 6.29 | ||
| P/tB | 56.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.47 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.21%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
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 | 6.64 |
F-Score4
WACC15.49%
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.
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%.