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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock

157.66 USD
+3.97 (+2.58%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
157.66 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HWKN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HWKN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, HWKN could be worth investigating further 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.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HWKN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

HWKN has a better Return On Assets (8.45%) than 89.16% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Return On Equity of 16.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.12% is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 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 6.10%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

HWKN has a better Profit Margin (7.95%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN's Operating Margin of 11.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN has a Gross Margin (23.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 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

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
The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HWKN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingHWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.46 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HWKN (6.46) is better than 97.59% 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.
HWKN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.53 is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 6.46
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.33%
HWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
HWKN has a Current ratio of 2.43. This is in the better half of the industry: HWKN outperforms 68.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HWKN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.53%.
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 11.86% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HWKN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
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.
HWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.61, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HWKN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say HWKN is valued slightly more expensively.
HWKN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.77.
HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.61
Fwd PE 33.77
HWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHWKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HWKN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.82
EV/EBITDA 21.3
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

HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HWKN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%

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
HWKN Yearly Dividends per shareHWKN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

18.33% 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.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
HWKN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHWKN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 157.66 0 (0%)

157.66

+3.97 (+2.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners78.43%
Inst Owner Change0.4%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.29B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (21.63%)
Short Float %6.22%
Short Ratio7.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.61
Fwd PE 33.77
P/S 3.15
P/FCF 41.82
P/OCF 26.8
P/B 6.5
P/tB 75.29
EV/EBITDA 21.3
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY2.96%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY3.73%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number46.62
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 6.46
F-Score6
WACC15.33%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%
Revenue Next Year14.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.87%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year55.56%
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

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 39.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.5.


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 18.33%.