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    How NanoStack’s OCWD Deployment Could Reshape Hawkins’ (HWKN) Water Technology Investment Narrative

    Simply Wall St·02/16/2026 16:20:04
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    • Hawkins, Inc. recently reported the successful completion of a multi-year pilot of WaterSurplus' patented NanoStack coated membranes at the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System, leading OCWD to install 1,050 membranes in a full reverse osmosis train treating about 5 million gallons of water per day.
    • The pilot showed that NanoStack can materially cut membrane fouling, cleaning frequency, and energy use, highlighting how Hawkins’ water technology subsidiary may help large treatment plants reduce lifecycle operating costs.
    • We’ll now examine how this NanoStack deployment, and its potential to lower energy and maintenance costs for water reuse, shapes Hawkins’ investment narrative.

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    What Is Hawkins' Investment Narrative?

    For Hawkins, the investment case really comes down to believing it can keep converting solid, steady growth in its core chemicals business into dependable earnings and cash returns, while layering in disciplined bets like WaterSurplus. The NanoStack win at Orange County Water District is a real proof point for Hawkins’ water platform, but on its own it is unlikely to move the needle near term against a business generating more than US$1,000,000,000 in annual revenue. Where it does matter is on the catalyst side: it gives Hawkins a reference project at a marquee water reuse facility, which could support future project wins and help justify the stock’s premium valuation if adoption broadens. The flip side is that expectations already look high, with a rich earnings multiple, rising CEO pay and slower recent profit growth putting more pressure on execution.

    However, the biggest risk may be how much investors are already paying for that execution. Hawkins' shares are on the way up, but they could be overextended by 31%. Uncover the fair value now.

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    The Simply Wall St Community’s two fair value views, stretching from about US$111.54 to US$188, underline how far apart investors can be, especially when a premium-priced stock depends on projects like NanoStack to validate growth assumptions.

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