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Hawkins, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $2.5B · Avg Vol: $20M/d

38
StockRank
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Q
64
V
36
M
30
P/E (TTM)
33.5x
ROE
15.6%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
0.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue935.1M919.2M974.4M1.1B5.0%1.1B1.2B1.3B7.7%
EPS2.462.883.614.053.9312.4%3.864.184.9712.5%
Shares20.9M20.8M20.7M20.8M-0.5%20.9M
Debt120.3M108.3M162.8M261.5M29.5%94.5M
Equity350.0M406.0M460.3M534.0M15.1%
Op CF77.4M159.5M111.1M144.3M23.1%148.0M
Inv CF-41.2M-122.5M-128.0M-224.1M
Fin CF-32.1M-37.4M14.8M78.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-9.6%
118123128133139Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$125.35
RSI (14)
53.0
52W High
$185.12
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC
13.9%80.8
ROE
15.6%82.5
GP/Assets
25.0%75.3
Op. Margin
9.5%60.4
FCF/Assets
7.6%83.4
Piotroski
314.9
Int. Cover
9.1x60.1
D/E Ratio
0.42x33.3
Current Ratio
2.27x55.0
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
33.5x26.5
EV/EBITDA
8.7x61.5
P/FCF
33.5x36.1
P/B
6.1x15.4
P/S
2.4x39.3
Div Yield
0.6%21.1
Momentum
30
52W High %
68%43.4
RS 6M
-28%22.7
SMA 50/200
0.91x33.3
EPS Rev 4W
-5.0%11.0
EPS Rev 12W
-7.3%16.5
EPS Improve
+30%37.7
Q Growth
8%31.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.5B
P/E (Forward)
25.8x
Gross Margin
22.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HWKN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HWKNHawkins, Inc.(you)$2.5B38Hold
CCThe Chemours Company$2.4B27Sell
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.$2.2B54Hold
CLMTCalumet, Inc.$4.2B49Hold
PRMPerimeter Solutions, Inc.$5.0B29Sell
WDFCWD-40 Company$2.9B60Hold
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.1B50Hold
SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials, Inc.$10.1B35Hold
KWRQuaker Chemical Corporation$2.9B67Buy
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.4B69Buy

Peer medians: ROE 1.8% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.4%

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN): Stock Score Summary

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 38/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$125.35
Market Cap$2.5B
P/E (TTM)33.45
P/E (Forward)25.83
Price/Book6.11
Return on Equity15.6%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity0.42x
Gross Margin22.3%
Operating Margin9.5%
Revenue Growth-1.6%
Dividend Yield0.6%
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 38/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (36), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Hawkins, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 38/100. 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).