HWKN:NGS-Hawkins Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 75.78

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.51B

Volume

0.05M

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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ETFs Containing HWKN

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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 7.61% 78% C+ 75% C
Dividend Return 0.23% 25% F 12% F
Total Return 7.84% 78% C+ 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 87.85% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return 1.56% 67% D+ 23% F
Total Return 89.41% 100% F 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 302.12% 82% B 94% A
Dividend Return 14.09% 100% F 63% D
Total Return 316.21% 91% A- 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 32.81% 81% B- 86% B+
Dividend Return 34.62% 81% B- 87% B+
Total Return 1.81% 100% F 44% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.68% 75% C 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 125.05% 88% B+ 100% F
Market Capitalization 0.51B 75% C 78% C+

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 50% 42%
Price/Book Ratio 4.10 38% 27%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 20.51 31% 13%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.02 44% 20%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.91% 88% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 14.75% 88% 85%
Return on Assets 10.13% 88% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 29.06% 60% 53%

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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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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

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.