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Hawkins, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $2.9B · Avg Vol: $26M/d

63
StockRank
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Q
67
V
31
M
59
P/E (TTM)
36.9x
ROE
16.4%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
0.5%

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%1.1B1.2B1.2B6.5%
EPS2.462.883.614.053.9312.4%3.944.795.3616.8%
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%144.3M
Inv CF-41.2M-122.5M-128.0M-224.1M
Fin CF-32.1M-37.4M14.8M78.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.4%
132141149157166Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$139.03
RSI (14)
49.2
52W High
$185.41
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
13.9%84.7
ROE
16.4%86.3
GP/Assets
24.8%81.9
Op. Margin
9.5%65.6
FCF/Assets
7.6%83.1
Piotroski
315.4
Int. Cover
9.1x59.2
D/E Ratio
0.42x34.6
Current Ratio
2.21x52.9
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
36.9x25.4
EV/EBITDA
9.7x51.9
P/FCF
38.7x31.0
P/B
6.9x10.9
P/S
2.8x35.7
Div Yield
0.5%13.4
Momentum
59
52W High %
75%69.1
RS 6M
-19%53.2
SMA 50/200
1.01x56.6
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%76.9
EPS Rev 12W
+29.2%93.2
EPS Improve
+37%35.5
Q Growth
8%37.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E (Forward)
26.9x
Gross Margin
22.6%

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)$2.9B63HOLD
KWRQuaker Chemical Corporation$2.6B65HOLD
ASHAshland Inc.$3.0B56HOLD
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.5B77BUY
SXTSensient Technologies Corporation$5.4B68BUY
WDFCWD-40 Company$3.1B80STRONG BUY
CCThe Chemours Company$2.6B44HOLD
BCPCBalchem Corporation$5.2B73BUY
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.$2.3B81STRONG BUY
PRMPerimeter Solutions, Inc.$5.5B53HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 25.3%

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) — Stock Score Summary

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (59/100) 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$139.03
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)36.88
P/E (Forward)26.93
Price/Book6.87
Return on Equity16.4%
Return on Invested Capital13.9%
Debt/Equity0.42x
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 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (31), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Hawkins, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 63/100. 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).