HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HWKN • US4202611095
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148.12 USD
+0.63 (+0.43%)
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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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- HWKN's Return On Assets of 8.44% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.88%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.32%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HWKN 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
- The Profit Margin of HWKN (7.75%) is better than 81.71% 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 63.41% of its industry peers.
- HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HWKN has a Gross Margin of 22.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HWKN outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
- 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
- HWKN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has less shares outstanding
- 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
- HWKN has an Altman-Z score of 6.41. This indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.41, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.00, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.02% 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.49, HWKN is doing good in 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 | 6.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC15.41%
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.
- 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's Quick ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 62.20% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.81% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 11.65% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.18% on average per year.
- HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.79% yearly.
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
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
- HWKN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.53, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.41, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
- HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.95, HWKN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.51% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.51
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.
- 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 1.82, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HWKN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.66%!
- HWKN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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
NASDAQ:HWKN (4/17/2026, 10:10:39 AM)
148.12
+0.63 (+0.43%)
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 Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)82.41M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (29.46%)
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 | 37.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.52 | ||
| P/B | 5.97 | ||
| P/tB | 53.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.41 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY2.67%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.83%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY4.44%
SpS50.87
BVpS24.83
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number46.9744 (-68.29%)
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 | 6.41 |
F-Score4
WACC15.41%
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%.