HWKN:NGS-Hawkins Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 120.03

Change

+3.09 (+2.64)%

Market Cap

USD 0.51B

Volume

0.08M

Analyst Target

USD 62.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Hawkins Inc distributes bulk chemicals and blends, manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals for its customers in various industries. The Company conduct its business in three segments: Industrial, Water Treatment and Health & Nutrition.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 70.45% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return 0.71% 40% F 21% F
Total Return 71.16% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 104.58% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return 1.12% 33% F 18% F
Total Return 105.71% 100% F 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 427.26% 91% A- 96% N/A
Dividend Return 12.15% 100% F 52% F
Total Return 439.40% 91% A- 96% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 40.79% 82% B 88% B+
Dividend Return 42.45% 82% B 88% B+
Total Return 1.67% 83% B 41% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.35% 71% C- 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 131.23% 94% A 100% F
Market Capitalization 0.51B 78% C+ 82% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.70 31% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 6.06 24% 19%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 16.05 28% 19%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.34 35% 18%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 20.40% 94% 90%
Return on Invested Capital 16.19% 89% 85%
Return on Assets 10.75% 88% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 21.87% 60% 60%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.