ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
EBF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EBF has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EBF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, EBF could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EBF had positive earnings in the past year.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EBF has a better Return On Assets (11.53%) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.32%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.91%) than 80.72% of its industry peers.
EBF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.81%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.91%) for EBF is above the 3 year average (11.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 13.32% | ||
| ROIC | 11.91% |
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)9.74%
ROE(3y)13.26%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
1.3 Margins
EBF has a better Profit Margin (10.19%) than 80.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.18%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.72%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.99% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 29.72% |
OM growth 3Y6.71%
OM growth 5Y2.61%
PM growth 3Y12.05%
PM growth 5Y3.13%
GM growth 3Y1.2%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EBF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for EBF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
EBF has an Altman-Z score of 8.87. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.87, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
EBF has a Current Ratio of 4.59. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Current ratio (4.59) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.42 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.42, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EBF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.00%.
EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the last year.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.58%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.93, the valuation of EBF can be described as very reasonable.
84.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.98, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBF.
EBF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 86.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
EBF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)12.85
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.46%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 96.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EBF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.44%!
EBF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EBF has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
228.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EBF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP228.67%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
18.14
-0.18 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.46%
Inst Owner Change7.24%
Ins Owners5.2%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap472.55M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (40.57%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio7.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.46% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP228.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)12.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.9%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.55%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY12.69%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY13.94%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.59
TBVpS6.69
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)12.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 13.32% | ||
| ROCE | 16.47% | ||
| ROIC | 11.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.54% | ||
| OM | 13.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.19% | ||
| GM | 29.72% | ||
| FCFM | 15.2% |
ROA(3y)11.4%
ROA(5y)9.74%
ROE(3y)13.26%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)11.81%
ROIC(5y)10.53%
ROICexc(3y)16.11%
ROICexc(5y)14.23%
ROICexgc(3y)33.84%
ROICexgc(5y)30.46%
ROCE(3y)16.33%
ROCE(5y)14.57%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.78%
OM growth 3Y6.71%
OM growth 5Y2.61%
PM growth 3Y12.05%
PM growth 5Y3.13%
GM growth 3Y1.2%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.87 |
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)32.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)128.57%
Profit Quality(5y)148.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%
Revenue Next Year-0.58%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.09%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year39.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.16%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-4.65%
OCF growth 3Y9.12%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%