Hawkins (STU:HWK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.76 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 113% Above Median

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STU:HWK Hawkins Inc STU:HWK
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What is Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hawkins STU:HWK -1.72% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.76 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates STU:HWK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,141 Chemicals companies, Hawkins ranks worse than 90.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Hawkins's current share price is €99.85. Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.76. Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HWK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 3.18   Max: 11.2
Current: 6.65

During the past years, Hawkins's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.20. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 3.18.

STU:HWK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.18% of 1141 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs STU:HWK: 6.65

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hawkins's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €22.939. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €14.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hawkins  (STU:HWK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hawkins Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hawkins Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.92 11.19 8.56 8.92 8.01

STU:HWK vs FUL, ASH, WDFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hawkins Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=99.85/14.76
=6.76

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hawkins's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hawkins's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.939/333.9520*333.9520
=22.939

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Hawkins Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.997 241.428 12.445
201612 9.776 241.432 13.522
201703 9.623 243.801 13.181
201706 9.433 244.955 12.860
201709 8.924 246.819 12.074
201712 9.668 246.524 13.097
201803 7.714 249.554 10.323
201806 8.514 251.989 11.283
201809 8.738 252.439 11.560
201812 9.003 251.233 11.967
201903 9.101 254.202 11.956
201906 9.357 256.143 12.199
201909 9.877 256.759 12.846
201912 9.908 256.974 12.876
202003 10.051 258.115 13.004
202006 10.278 257.797 13.314
202009 10.251 260.280 13.153
202012 10.093 260.474 12.940
202103 10.625 264.877 13.396
202106 10.905 271.696 13.404
202109 11.569 274.310 14.084
202112 12.376 278.802 14.824
202203 13.153 287.504 15.278
202206 14.243 296.311 16.052
202209 16.079 296.808 18.091
202212 15.446 296.797 17.380
202303 15.679 301.836 17.347
202306 16.351 305.109 17.897
202309 17.248 307.789 18.714
202312 17.368 306.746 18.908
202403 17.967 312.332 19.211
202406 18.873 314.175 20.061
202409 19.236 315.301 20.374
202412 21.015 315.605 22.237
202503 20.584 319.799 21.495
202506 20.278 322.561 20.994
202509 20.826 324.800 21.413
202512 21.367 324.054 22.020
202603 22.259 330.213 22.511
202606 22.939 333.952 22.939

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.76 mean?
Hawkins (STU:HWK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.76 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hawkins and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 3.18. Over the past decade, Hawkins' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 11.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #1029 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Hawkins' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hawkins' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.76 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 11.20. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Hawkins' value of 6.76 is 304.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #1029 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hawkins has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawkins' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FUL and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #1029 out of 1141 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hawkins in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Hawkins' value of 6.76 is 304.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hawkins' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 11.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Hawkins has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,141 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hawkins's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.76 is 304.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hawkins and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawkins's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.76, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawkins stock overvalued right now?
Hawkins (STU:HWK) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.76. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.10, compared to a current price of €99.85 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.76, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 304.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Hawkins' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hawkins (STU:HWK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.76 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hawkins (STU:HWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawkins stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €99.85 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.10.

Key valuation signals for STU:HWK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.76 (113% above median its 10-year median of 3.18)
  • GF Value™: €120.10 vs. price of €99.85 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 304.8% above the Chemicals median (#1029 of 1141)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hawkins Business Description

Other Exchanges HWKN:USA
Address 2381 Rosegate, Roseville, MN, USA, 55113
Hawkins Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and ingredients. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on the product type. The Industrial Solutions segment, provides industrial chemicals, products and services to industries such as industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, electronics, energy, plating, and surface finishing. The water treatment segment, which generates the majority of revenue sells chemicals and equipment used to treat potable water, municipal and industrial wastewater, industrial process water, and non-residential swimming pool water. Food and Health Sciences segment specializes in processing and formulation solutions as well as ingredient distribution to manufacturers in the nutrition, food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural markets.
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