HAWKINS INC (HWKN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HWKN - US4202611095 - Common Stock
174.61 USD
-2.92 (-1.64%)
Overall HWKN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HWKN against 83 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
HWKN had positive earnings in the past year.
HWKN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HWKN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HWKN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HWKN has a Return On Assets of 8.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 90.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.47%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HWKN outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HWKN is significantly above the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.56% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROIC | 10.2% |
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 8.37%, HWKN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% 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 11.93%, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
HWKN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HWKN's Gross Margin of 23.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HWKN outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
HWKN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.37% | ||
| GM | 23.05% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HWKN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HWKN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.67 indicates that HWKN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HWKN's Altman-Z score of 6.67 is amongst the best of the industry. HWKN outperforms 97.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HWKN is 3.68, which is a good value as it means it would take HWKN, 3.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.68, HWKN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that HWKN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.31 indicates that HWKN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.31, HWKN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that HWKN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.45, HWKN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.18% 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
Looking at the last year, HWKN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.52% 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)5.18%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.61%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HWKN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.01, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. HWKN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.04, the valuation of HWKN can be described as expensive.
67.47% 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 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.04 |
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 75.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HWKN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HWKN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
HWKN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HWKN has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.43, HWKN is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, HWKN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HWKN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.66%!
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
HWKN pays out 17.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HWKN's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.76%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
NASDAQ:HWKN (9/19/2025, 10:05:53 AM)
174.61
-2.92 (-1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.79%
Inst Owner Change-3.18%
Ins Owners3.95%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap3.65B
Analysts80
Price Target175.1 (0.28%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio6.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.66%
DP17.76%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)3.43%
Max EPS beat(2)4.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.8%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.75%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.38%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.63%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.11%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.03%
PT rev (1m)6.19%
PT rev (3m)15.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.04 | ||
| P/S | 3.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.17 | ||
| P/B | 7.52 | ||
| P/tB | 141.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.39 |
EPS(TTM)4.06
EY2.33%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY2.94%
FCF(TTM)3.88
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY3.43%
SpS48.46
BVpS23.21
TBVpS1.23
PEG (NY)4.74
PEG (5Y)1.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.56% | ||
| ROE | 17.47% | ||
| ROCE | 13.76% | ||
| ROIC | 10.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.15% | ||
| OM | 11.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.37% | ||
| GM | 23.05% | ||
| FCFM | 8.01% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.08%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.67 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)5.18%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y24.81%
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
EPS Next Y9.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.53%
EPS Next 3Y9.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.96%
Revenue growth 5Y12.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.61%
Revenue Next Year15.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.41%
EBIT growth 3Y18.73%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year59.89%
EBIT Next 3Y19.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.04%
FCF growth 3Y69.67%
FCF growth 5Y15.3%
OCF growth 1Y2.74%
OCF growth 3Y37.39%
OCF growth 5Y13.53%