HawkinsHWKN +0.69%90 EV-to-FCF is 35.48 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 22.67. GuruFocus rates HWKN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $135.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Hawkins ranks worse than 65.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hawkins's Enterprise Value is $3,054 Mil.
Hawkins's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil. Therefore, Hawkins's EV-to-FCF for today is 35.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hawkins's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HWKN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -180.29 Med: 22.67 Max: 290.14
Current: 35.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hawkins was 290.14. The lowest was -180.29. And the median was 22.67.
HWKN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.87% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs HWKN: 35.48
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Hawkins's share price for today is $133.76.
Hawkins's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.910.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Hawkins EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hawkins EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hawkins's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hawkins's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hawkins's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hawkins's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hawkins's current Enterprise Value is $3,054 Mil.
Hawkins's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $86 Mil.
* 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 (HWKN) has a EV-to-FCF of 35.48 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hawkins and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 22.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #608 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Hawkins' EV-to-FCF too high?
Hawkins' current EV-to-FCF of 35.48 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 22.67. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Hawkins' value of 35.48 is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #608 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hawkins has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawkins' EV-to-FCF compare to FUL and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #608 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hawkins in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Hawkins' value of 35.48 is 57.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.67 vs. the industry median of 22.52, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.52, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hawkins's current EV-to-FCF of 35.48 is 57.5% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hawkins and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawkins's current EV-to-FCF is 35.48, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 22.67. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawkins (HWKN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $135.66, compared to a current price of $133.76 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 35.48, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 22.67 and 57.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.52. Hawkins' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hawkins (HWKN), the current EV-to-FCF is 35.48 as of Jul. 10, 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 (HWKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawkins stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $133.76 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $135.66.
GuruFocus considers Hawkins to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HWKN:
EV-to-FCF: 35.48 (57% above median its 10-year median of 22.67)
GF Value™: $135.66 vs. price of $133.76 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Chemicals median (#608 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HWKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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