Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Cash ratio

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 5,103 7,153 7,566 3,496 2,998
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 32
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 107,135 103,307 90,871 101,466 70,462
Cash ratio 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.03 0.04

March 31, 2025 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($5,103K + $—K) ÷ $107,135K
= 0.05

The cash ratio of Hawkins Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In March 2021, the cash ratio was 0.04, indicating that the company had $0.04 of cash for every $1 of current liabilities. This ratio decreased slightly to 0.03 in March 2022, suggesting a tighter liquidity position. However, there was a significant improvement in the cash ratio in March 2023, reaching 0.08, indicating the company had strengthened its ability to cover its short-term obligations with cash.

Subsequently, in March 2024, the cash ratio decreased to 0.07, but remained relatively strong compared to the previous year. Lastly, in March 2025, the cash ratio dropped to 0.05, showing a slight decline in the company's cash position relative to its current liabilities.

Overall, while the cash ratio of Hawkins Inc has fluctuated, it is essential for the company to maintain a healthy cash position to meet its short-term obligations effectively and sustain its liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
0.05
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
0.76