Hawkins, Inc.
HWKNBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) is listed under Specialty Chemicals. Valued at $3.02B, HWKN is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company operates through three segments: Water Treatment, Food and Health Sciences, and Industrial Solutions.
Market Cap
$3.02B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
36.65
P/E (Fwd)
26.77
EPS (TTM)
$3.94
EPS (Fwd)
$5.39
ROE
16.4%
ROA
8.2%
Cash
$5.6M
Total Debt
$94.5M
Free CF
$75.1M
52W Change
-10.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, HWKN has $5.6M in cash with $94.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $75.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 16.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $935.1M to $1.08B.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Hawkins, Inc.'s trajectory.