Hawkins Inc (HWKN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hawkins Inc stock (HWKN) is currently trading at $147.75. Hawkins Inc PE ratio is 33.57. Hawkins Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.60. Analyst consensus price target for HWKN is $188.00. WallStSmart rates HWKN as Sell.
- HWKN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- HWKN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- HWKN fair value vs current price
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- Hawkins Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HWKN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HWKN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HWKN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hawkins Inc (HWKN)
HWKN trades 458% above its Graham fair value of $26.79, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Hawkins Inc (HWKN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Hawkins Inc (HWKN) Key Strengths (3)
80.28% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Hawkins Inc (HWKN) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -4.20%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 5.3x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest revenue growth at 7.90%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.60x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Hawkins Inc (HWKN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 16.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.43), Price/Sales (2.60), Price/Book (5.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.90%, EPS Growth at -4.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.45%, Profit Margin at 7.75%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 16.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HWKN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HWKN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.60x trades at a 21% premium to its historical average of 2.15x (86th percentile). The current valuation is 28% below its historical high of 3.61x set in Dec 2010, and 108% above its historical low of 1.25x in Apr 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hawkins Inc (HWKN) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Hawkins Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.1B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1690.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 21M in free cash flow and 36M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Hawkins Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 55.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hawkins Inc.
Bottom Line
Hawkins Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Hawkins Inc(HWKN)
NASDAQ
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Hawkins, Inc. blends, manufactures, and distributes chemicals and other specialty ingredients in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota.