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HWKN Hawkins PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 6, 2024, the Hawkins stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 22.37. This results from the current EPS of $3.51 and stock price of $78.53. The PE ratio has increased by 30% from the past four quarters average of 17.2.

HWKN PE ratio history

How has HWKN's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Hawkins has averaged 18.25 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 22.37 is 23% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, HWKN's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2017 quarter at 24.52, when the stock price was $26.98 and the EPS was $1.1. The lowest point was in the Dec 2017 quarter, when it reached 11.5 with a price of $17.6 and an EPS of $1.53.

Average
18.25
Median
17.78
Minimum
11.5
Maximum
24.52

Hawkins PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 38.16% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -22.42% in 2020

Year PE ratio Change
2023 15.2 -18.19%
2022 18.58 8.28%
2021 17.16 38.16%
2020 12.42 -22.42%
2019 16.01 N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 22.9 6.02%
2016 21.6 3.75%
2015 20.82 -0.95%
2014 21.02 -13.71%

HWKN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of HWKN for the past years

HWKN's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
15.95
5-year avg
15.86
10-year avg
18.25
15-year avg
18.01

HWKN PE vs peers

What is HWKN's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers ALB and KWR, HWKN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than FMC's. Hawkins's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 31.3.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FMC Fmc Corp 6.33 $8.33B
HWKN Hawkins Inc 22.39 $1.65B
KWR Quaker Chemical Corp 28.45 $3.37B
AVD American Vanguard Corp 45.3 $423.69M
ALB Albemarle Corp 47.49 $15.46B
ACET Adicet Bio Inc N/A $142.13M

Frequently asked questions

What is Hawkins's PE ratio?

HWKN's price to earnings ratio is 22.37 as of May 6, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hawkins (HWKN)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for HWKN stock is 15.95.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hawkins (HWKN)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for HWKN stock is 15.86.

What is the highest PE ratio for HWKN?

In the last ten years, the Jan 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 24.52.

How does the current PE ratio for HWKN compare to its historical average?

HWKN's price to earnings ratio is currently 23% above its 10-year historical average.

How is HWKN's PE ratio calculated (Hawkins PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 6, 2024), Hawkins's stock price is $78.53. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $3.51. Therefore, Hawkins's PE ratio for today is 22.37. PE RATIO(22.37) = STOCK PRICE($78.53) / TTM EPS($3.51)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.