Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 75,363 73,144 68,992 63,776 60,041 59,005 58,476 54,609 51,542 50,046 47,763 45,820 40,980 36,662 33,288 30,348 28,367 27,375 26,958 25,117
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 406,026 393,754 382,656 371,001 350,016 341,160 331,414 313,277 302,601 291,694 284,313 275,205 265,246 256,915 254,637 243,429 233,484 232,211 229,435 223,392
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%

March 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $75,363K ÷ $406,026K
= 18.56%

Hawkins Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown a generally positive trend over the past five quarters, with a consistent increase from 16.80% in September 2021 to 18.56% in March 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity has been improving.

The ROE peaked at 18.58% in December 2023 before slightly dipping in the following quarter. Despite some fluctuations, the overall performance suggests that Hawkins Inc has been effectively utilizing its equity to generate earnings for shareholders.

It is important to note that the ROE was at its lowest point of 11.24% in June 2019, but has since demonstrated a commendable recovery and upward trajectory. This could be a reflection of improved operational efficiency, effective cost management, and potentially strategic investments that have benefited the company's profitability.

Overall, the consistent improvement in ROE indicates a positive trend in Hawkins Inc's financial performance and suggests a healthy return for shareholders in relation to the company's equity.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
18.56%
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
5.34%