Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) — Stock Score Summary

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Hawkins is a high-quality specialty chemical and water treatment compounder with exceptional pricing power and a high ROIC (Q: 73). As US manufacturing nearshores and industrial water treatment demands surge due to new domestic semiconductor and battery factories, Hawkins acts as a critical, high-moat supplier with localized distribution networks that competitors cannot easily replicate.

Hawkins, Inc. is a specialty chemical company that formulates, distributes, and manufactures a diverse range of chemicals for sectors such as water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Its competitive moat is built upon a broad product portfolio, an extensive regional distribution network, and specialized expertise in custom chemical blending and solutions. The company serves as a critical supplier of essential chemical inputs to various end markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$155.60
Market Cap$3.3B
P/E (TTM)39.01
P/E (Forward)28.27
Price/Book7.21
Return on Equity16.4%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity42.30
Gross Margin22.6%
Operating Margin9.5%
Revenue Growth-1.6%
Dividend Yield0.5%
Free Cash Flow$75M

Hawkins, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawkins, Inc.’s (HWKN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (27), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hawkins, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hawkins, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hawkins, Inc. in?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).