HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock
129.13 USD
+0.69 (+0.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HWKN. HWKN was compared to 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!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HWKN was profitable.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HWKN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HWKN (8.45%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.40%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HWKN (10.12%) is better than 86.59% 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 6.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.95%, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% 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 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
HWKN has a Gross Margin (23.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HWKN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HWKN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
HWKN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HWKN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.69 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.69, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.53, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.53, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HWKN (0.53) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.54%
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 68.29% of its industry peers.
HWKN has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that HWKN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.53% 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 11.86% 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)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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.34% 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 Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.67%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HWKN.
HWKN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HWKN is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.76, HWKN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HWKN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, HWKN is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HWKN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HWKN is more expensive than 70.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.29
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, HWKN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of HWKN dropped by -27.54% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
HWKN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.59, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
NASDAQ:HWKN (11/5/2025, 9:35:55 AM)
129.13
+0.69 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.01%
Inst Owner Change-1.73%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change6.03%
Market Cap2.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)83.12M
Analysts80
Price Target191.76 (48.5%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP18.33%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
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)9.51%
PT rev (3m)26.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.94 | ||
| P/B | 5.32 | ||
| P/tB | 61.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.65 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)5.89
OCFY4.56%
SpS50.06
BVpS24.28
TBVpS2.1
PEG (NY)7.29
PEG (5Y)1.31
Graham Number46.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.69 |
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 Y4.45%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.67%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.87%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year58.77%
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 2 / 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%.