ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, EBF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes EBF very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years EBF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EBF (11.95%) is better than 86.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EBF (13.89%) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.19%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.19%) for EBF is above the 3 year average (11.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.95% | ||
| ROE | 13.89% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% |
ROA(3y)10.18%
ROA(5y)9.53%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
1.3 Margins
EBF has a Profit Margin of 10.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 83.13% 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 13.22%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EBF has a Gross Margin (29.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 29.45% |
OM growth 3Y10.7%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y14.63%
PM growth 5Y1.68%
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBF is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
EBF has less 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 8.59. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a Altman-Z score of 8.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
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 | 8.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
EBF has a Current Ratio of 4.72. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF's Current ratio of 4.72 is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 91.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.50 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Quick ratio (3.50) than 91.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.63% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.87% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.12% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.63%
EPS 3Y21.55%
EPS 5Y2.87%
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.64%
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 Y-5.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.27 indicates a reasonable valuation of EBF.
EBF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.78. EBF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.37, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 86.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.93
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.54%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. EBF pays more dividend than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EBF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.65%.
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)2.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
221.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EBF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP221.85%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
17.92
-0.14 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.93%
Inst Owner Change-48.85%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change1.91%
Market Cap466.10M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (42.3%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.54% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP221.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(4)12.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.2%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.6%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.04%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 2.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY8.87%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY13.69%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY14.95%
SpS15.35
BVpS11.45
TBVpS6.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.95% | ||
| ROE | 13.89% | ||
| ROCE | 16.83% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.89% | ||
| OM | 13.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 29.45% | ||
| FCFM | 15.98% |
ROA(3y)10.18%
ROA(5y)9.53%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
ROICexc(3y)15.24%
ROICexc(5y)14%
ROICexgc(3y)32.42%
ROICexgc(5y)30.12%
ROCE(3y)15.21%
ROCE(5y)14.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.82%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.51%
OM growth 3Y10.7%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y14.63%
PM growth 5Y1.68%
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.59 |
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)32.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)129.64%
Profit Quality(5y)146.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.63%
EPS 3Y21.55%
EPS 5Y2.87%
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
EPS Next Y-5.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.64%
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y16.76%
EBIT growth 5Y2.44%
EBIT Next Year29.14%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y42.9%
FCF growth 3Y8.39%
FCF growth 5Y6.11%
OCF growth 1Y38.28%
OCF growth 3Y9.35%
OCF growth 5Y6.11%