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.
| Price | $155.60 |
| Market Cap | $3.3B |
| P/E (TTM) | 39.01 |
| P/E (Forward) | 28.27 |
| Price/Book | 7.21 |
| Return on Equity | 16.4% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 13.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 42.30 |
| Gross Margin | 22.6% |
| Operating Margin | 9.5% |
| Revenue Growth | -1.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $75M |
Hawkins, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).