Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Gross profit margin 21.07% 19.89% 19.02% 18.13% 17.66% 17.82% 18.20% 18.37% 18.92% 19.87% 20.32% 20.75% 20.74% 20.25% 19.84% 19.23% 18.68% 18.29% 17.96% 17.38%
Operating profit margin 11.32% 11.08% 10.61% 9.87% 9.43% 9.13% 9.34% 9.16% 9.19% 9.64% 9.71% 9.77% 9.36% 8.96% 8.65% 8.14% 7.71% 7.34% 7.23% 6.73%
Pretax margin 11.00% 10.75% 10.20% 9.37% 8.83% 8.55% 8.84% 8.83% 9.03% 9.55% 9.65% 9.74% 9.36% 8.82% 8.40% 7.77% 7.21% 6.93% 6.70% 6.19%
Net profit margin 8.20% 7.91% 7.38% 6.79% 6.42% 6.35% 6.51% 6.50% 6.65% 7.00% 7.12% 7.22% 6.87% 6.47% 6.12% 5.66% 5.25% 5.06% 4.91% 4.53%

Hawkins Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 17.38% to 21.07%, indicating the company's ability to generate a consistent level of profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

However, the operating profit margin has been somewhat fluctuating, with a range of 6.73% to 11.32%. This suggests that the company may be experiencing varying levels of operating efficiency and cost management.

Similarly, the pretax margin has also exhibited fluctuations, ranging from 6.19% to 11.00%. This indicates that while the company's pre-tax earnings have shown some volatility, there have been periods of stronger profitability.

In terms of net profit margin, Hawkins Inc has seen a gradual improvement over the quarters, with margins increasing from 4.53% to 8.20%. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its expenses and improving its bottom line profitability.

Overall, while Hawkins Inc's profitability ratios have shown some variability, there are signs of improvement in net profit margin, suggesting a positive trend in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for all expenses.


Return on investment

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 15.81% 15.90% 17.25% 15.67% 14.93% 14.29% 13.99% 12.90% 12.55% 13.21% 13.62% 13.06% 11.82% 11.38% 11.12% 10.93% 10.70% 10.27% 10.09% 9.35%
Return on assets (ROA) 11.45% 11.36% 11.99% 10.77% 10.17% 9.93% 9.76% 9.16% 9.09% 9.60% 10.00% 9.65% 8.67% 8.22% 7.87% 7.60% 7.29% 7.08% 6.86% 6.30%
Return on total capital 21.02% 20.34% 22.95% 20.65% 19.51% 18.38% 18.15% 16.64% 17.02% 17.32% 18.17% 17.19% 15.78% 14.81% 14.68% 14.59% 14.71% 13.69% 13.48% 12.51%
Return on equity (ROE) 18.56% 18.58% 18.03% 17.19% 17.15% 17.30% 17.64% 17.43% 17.03% 17.16% 16.80% 16.65% 15.45% 14.27% 13.07% 12.47% 12.15% 11.79% 11.75% 11.24%

Hawkins Inc's profitability ratios have shown a general upward trend over the past few quarters. The company's Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has improved from 9.35% in Q1 2020 to 15.81% in Q1 2024, indicating increased efficiency in generating operating profits from its assets. The Return on Assets (ROA) has also witnessed a steady increase from 6.30% in Q4 2019 to 11.45% in Q1 2024, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.

Furthermore, the Return on Total Capital and Return on Equity (ROE) have shown consistent growth over the quarters, with ROE increasing from 11.24% in Q4 2019 to 18.56% in Q1 2024. This signifies that the company has been effectively utilizing its total capital and equity to generate returns for its shareholders.

Overall, the improving profitability ratios suggest that Hawkins Inc has been successful in enhancing its operational efficiency and overall financial performance, which can be considered as a positive trend for investors and stakeholders.