Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) Financial Ratios
31 years of historical data (1996–2026) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↑
21.63
↑+59% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.64
30Y Low2.9·High44.2
P/FCF
↓
39.14
+8% vs avg
5yr avg: 36.24
30Y Low7.5·High106.7
P/B Ratio
↑
6.31
↑+53% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.11
30Y Low1.4·High5.9
ROE
↓
16.4%
-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.5%
30Y Low-4%·High25%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.56
↑+34% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.16
30Y Low0.0·High9.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
HWKN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Hawkins, Inc. trades at 41.3x earnings, 71% above its 5-year average of 24.1x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 75%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 39.1x P/FCF, 8% above the 5-year average of 36.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.4B | $3.2B | $2.2B | $1.6B | $920M | $966M | $712M | $355M | $395M | $374M | $519M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.6B | $3.4B | $2.4B | $1.7B | $1.0B | $1.1B | $819M | $419M | $471M | $470M | $615M |
| P/E Ratio → | 41.29 | 38.91 | 26.34 | 21.39 | 15.31 | 18.73 | 17.34 | 12.51 | 16.16 | — | 22.90 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.11 | 2.93 | 2.28 | 1.76 | 0.98 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 1.07 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.31 | 5.94 | 4.83 | 3.97 | 2.63 | 3.19 | 2.68 | 1.52 | 1.81 | 1.85 | 2.38 |
| P/FCF | 39.14 | 36.86 | 31.75 | 13.52 | 31.64 | 67.43 | 30.94 | 10.32 | 11.17 | 48.94 | 22.34 |
| P/OCF | 23.34 | 21.99 | 20.00 | 10.12 | 11.89 | 22.55 | 16.25 | 6.02 | 8.23 | 13.68 | 11.58 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
HWKN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Hawkins, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 21.6x EBITDA, 59% above its 5-year average of 13.6x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 96% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.17 | 2.44 | 1.87 | 1.10 | 1.42 | 1.37 | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.63 | 20.46 | 14.81 | 12.63 | 8.79 | 11.53 | 10.43 | 6.63 | 8.03 | 44.20 | 10.32 |
| EV / EBIT | 31.50 | 29.81 | 19.72 | 16.27 | 11.76 | 15.43 | 14.66 | 10.06 | 12.78 | — | 15.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 39.86 | 33.96 | 14.37 | 35.52 | 76.70 | 35.62 | 12.20 | 13.30 | 61.45 | 26.46 |
HWKN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Hawkins, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.6%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. ROE of 16.4% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 12.3% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.6% | 20.6% | 21.8% | 21.1% | 17.7% | 18.9% | 20.7% | 18.7% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Operating Margin | 10.6% | 10.6% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 8.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 4.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.4% | 16.4% | 19.5% | 19.9% | 18.4% | 18.2% | 16.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 10.8% |
| ROA | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% |
| ROIC | 12.3% | 12.3% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.3% | -2.9% | 9.3% |
| ROCE | 14.8% | 14.8% | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.0% | 16.2% | 15.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 10.5% |
HWKN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Hawkins, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.6x, which is manageable (36% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $258M ($261M total debt minus $4M cash). Interest coverage of 8.5x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.47 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.02 | 1.43 | 1.41 | 1.09 | 1.44 | 9.47 | 1.72 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.44 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.54 | 1.54 | 0.96 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 1.39 | 1.37 | 1.02 | 1.29 | 9.00 | 1.61 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.99 | 2.21 | 0.85 | 3.88 | 9.27 | 4.68 | 1.88 | 2.13 | 12.51 | 4.12 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.52 | 8.52 | 22.19 | 24.62 | 16.78 | 50.71 | 38.09 | 16.60 | 10.95 | -3.45 | 14.63 |
HWKN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Hawkins, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.21x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.46x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.96x to 2.21x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.15 | 1.96 | 2.55 | 2.24 | 2.31 | 2.11 | 2.52 | 2.23 | 2.17 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.37 | 1.24 | 1.58 | 1.31 | 1.41 | 1.23 | 1.42 | 1.24 | 1.25 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.08 | 1.27 | 1.37 | 1.55 | 1.37 | 1.24 | 1.36 | 1.44 | 1.29 | 1.16 |
| Inventory Turnover | 11.00 | 11.00 | 9.12 | 9.73 | 8.67 | 6.61 | 7.41 | 8.07 | 7.61 | 6.99 | 7.52 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 47.38 | 50.44 | 45.46 | 50.45 | 57.88 | 55.51 | 45.53 | 42.31 | 47.89 | 44.21 |
HWKN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Hawkins, Inc. returns 0.5% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 19.2% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 2.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 19.2% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 20.0% | 21.5% | 24.5% | 34.6% | 49.0% | — | 38.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 6.2% | — | 4.4% |
| FCF Yield | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 3.2% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $21M |
Peer Comparison
Compare HWKN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HWKNYou | $3B | 41.3 | 21.6 | 39.1 | 20.6% | 10.6% | 16.4% | 12.3% | 1.6 |
 IOSP | $2B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 23.2 | 27.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 0.4 |
 KWR | $3B | -1072.7 | 12.4 | 32.3 | 36.0% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 6.6% | 3.4 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.9 | 20.6 | 30.7 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
 CBT | $5B | 15.2 | 7.4 | 12.3 | 25.3% | 16.7% | 20.1% | 17.4% | 1.6 |
 TROX | $1B | -2.5 | 16.2 | — | 9.3% | -0.7% | -29.0% | -0.3% | 12.8 |
 CC | $3B | -8.5 | 21.4 | 64.1 | 15.5% | -0.1% | -90.2% | -0.1% | 13.7 |
 OLN | $3B | -59.5 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 7.4% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3 |
 ASIX | $535M | 11.0 | 6.1 | 83.4 | 11.4% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
 NTIC | $76M | 4466.7 | — | — | 37.6% | -7.1% | 0.0% | -5.6% | — |
 LIN | $237B | 35.1 | 20.4 | 46.6 | 43.3% | 26.3% | 17.4% | 11.3% | 2.1 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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HWKN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HWKN stock.
What is Hawkins, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Hawkins, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 41.3x. The historical average is 17.8x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Hawkins, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Hawkins, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 21.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.1x.
What is Hawkins, Inc.'s ROE?
Hawkins, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 16.4%. The historical average is 14.0%.
Is HWKN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Hawkins, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 41.3x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Hawkins, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Hawkins, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.47% with a payout ratio of 19.2%.
What are Hawkins, Inc.'s profit margins?
Hawkins, Inc. has 20.6% gross margin and 10.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Hawkins, Inc. have?
Hawkins, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.