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HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

144.17 USD
-2.38 (-1.62%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
144.17 USD
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HWKN. HWKN was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. HWKN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HWKN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make HWKN a good candidate 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.
In the past year HWKN had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.45%, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.40%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.12%) than 84.52% 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 6.09%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.95%, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.38% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.57%, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
HWKN's Gross Margin of 23.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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

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
The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
HWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingHWKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.11 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.11, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN (3.53) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HWKN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 3.53
Altman-Z 6.11
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC15.27%
HWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHWKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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's Current ratio of 2.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HWKN has a Quick ratio (1.49) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.53% 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 11.86% in the last year.
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)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.
HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
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

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.
HWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHWKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.22 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.88 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
64.29% 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 valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.22
Fwd PE 30.88
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.24
EV/EBITDA 19.62
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

The excellent profitability rating of HWKN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.52, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%

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 2015 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 2015 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 (12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 144.17 0 (0%)

144.17

-2.38 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27
Inst Owners78.34%
Inst Owner Change7.51%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (33.01%)
Short Float %6.2%
Short Ratio7.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.19)
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)9.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.22
Fwd PE 30.88
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 38.24
P/OCF 24.5
P/B 5.94
P/tB 68.85
EV/EBITDA 19.62
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)4.67
Fwd EY3.24%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)5.88
OCFY4.08%
SpS50.03
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.46
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 6.11
F-Score6
WACC15.27%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HAWKINS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HWKN.


What is the valuation status for HWKN stock?

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.


How financially healthy is HAWKINS INC?

The financial health rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HWKN stock?

The dividend rating of HAWKINS INC (HWKN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.33%.