HWKN (Hawkins) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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HWKN Hawkins Inc HWKN
89 GF Score
Price $117.14
GF Value $141.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hawkins Moat Score?

Hawkins HWKN -0.66% 89 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWKN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Chemicals companies, Hawkins ranks better than 93.13% on this metric.

Hawkins has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hawkins has Narrow Moat: Hawkins Inc has a modest moat due to its established presence in the chemical distribution industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a reliable distribution network, but faces competition that limits its pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hawkins might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Hawkins  (NAS:HWKN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Hawkins Moat Score Related Terms

HWKN vs FUL, ASH, WDFC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hawkins's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hawkins's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hawkins's Moat Score falls into.


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Hawkins Inc HWKN
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Hawkins (HWKN) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #111 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Hawkins' Moat Score too high?
Hawkins' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #111 out of 1616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hawkins has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawkins' Moat Score compare to FUL and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hawkins ranks #111 out of 1616 companies for Moat Score. This places Hawkins in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Hawkins's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.84, compared to a current price of $117.14 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hawkins (HWKN), the current Moat Score is 4 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 (HWKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawkins stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $117.14 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $141.84. GuruFocus considers Hawkins to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HWKN:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $141.84 vs. price of $117.14 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges HWK:Germany
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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