ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock
17.46 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
EBF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EBF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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
In the past year EBF was profitable.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EBF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years EBF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
EBF has a better Return On Assets (10.79%) than 86.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EBF (12.96%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
EBF's Return On Invested Capital of 11.74% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EBF is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROIC | 11.74% |
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 (10.04%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of EBF (13.19%) is better than 80.95% 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 30.00%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% 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 | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.04% | ||
| GM | 30% |
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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 7.03 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EBF (7.03) is better than 89.29% 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 | 7.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.97 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Current ratio (2.97) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that EBF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EBF (1.81) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.16% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.93% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.92% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.16%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%27.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.37%
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-0.76%
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 10.71, the valuation of EBF can be described as very reasonable.
EBF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08, the valuation of EBF can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.04. EBF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.49
PEG (5Y)11.54
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.41. EBF pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
EBF pays out 235.99% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP235.99%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EBF (10/16/2025, 11:11:19 AM)
17.46
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.82%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap450.47M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (34.36%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio8.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP235.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(2)1.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)1.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.2%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-8%
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)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY9.34%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY10.23%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY11.28%
SpS15.07
BVpS11.67
TBVpS5.87
PEG (NY)6.49
PEG (5Y)11.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.79% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROCE | 16.24% | ||
| ROIC | 11.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.74% | ||
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.04% | ||
| GM | 30% | ||
| FCFM | 11.85% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.03 |
F-Score8
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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)3.16%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%27.5%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.37%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.55%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year38.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.73%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-6.36%
OCF growth 3Y9.12%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%