ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EBF. EBF was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EBF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EBF has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
In the past year EBF had a positive cash flow from operations.
EBF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EBF has a Return On Assets of 11.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of EBF (11.89%) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EBF is in line with the industry average of 11.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.81%) for EBF is below the current ROIC(11.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 13.32% | ||
| ROIC | 11.89% |
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
The Profit Margin of EBF (10.19%) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
EBF has a Operating Margin of 13.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EBF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.16% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EBF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
EBF has an Altman-Z score of 8.94. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (8.94) than 91.57% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC9.83%
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 Current ratio of 4.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 3.42. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Quick ratio (3.42) than 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EBF have decreased by -7.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.93% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.07% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-10.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.86%
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
EBF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of EBF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 81.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.06, EBF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EBF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)12.87
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 97.59% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of EBF grows each year by 29.48%, which is quite nice.
EBF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EBF has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
228.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EBF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP228.7%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
18.53
+0.04 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.93%
Inst Owner Change7.24%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap482.71M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (37.61%)
Short Float %4.89%
Short Ratio5.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.48%
DP228.7%
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)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 2.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY8.36%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY12.42%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY13.64%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.59
TBVpS6.69
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)12.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 13.32% | ||
| ROCE | 16.45% | ||
| ROIC | 11.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.48% | ||
| OM | 13.16% | ||
| 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 | 96.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.94 |
F-Score7
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)-7.19%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-10.26%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.86%
Revenue Next Year-0.58%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.13%
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%