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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock

16.95 USD
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Last: 10/24/2025, 8:20:25 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

EBF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 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. EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes EBF very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EBF was profitable.
In the past year EBF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EBF had a positive operating cash flow.
EBF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEBF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.79%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF has a better Return On Equity (12.96%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
EBF's Return On Invested Capital of 11.74% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 82.93% 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 10.38%.
Industry RankSector 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%
EBF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEBF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.04%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
EBF's Operating Margin of 13.19% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Gross Margin of 30.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
EBF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEBF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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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.
EBF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
EBF Yearly Shares OutstandingEBF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
EBF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEBF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

EBF has an Altman-Z score of 6.88. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EBF (6.88) is better than 89.02% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.88
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.66%
EBF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEBF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.97 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.97, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that EBF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Quick ratio (1.81) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.81
EBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.16% over the past year.
EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.93% yearly.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.92%.
Measured over the past years, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average per year.
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.
EBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
EBF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEBF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.40, the valuation of EBF can be described as reasonable.
89.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.76, the valuation of EBF can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 86.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.4
Fwd PE 10.76
EBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

EBF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.43
EV/EBITDA 5.93
EBF Per share dataEBF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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)6.3
PEG (5Y)11.2
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.89%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.46. EBF pays more dividend than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.89%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EBF grows each year by 31.44%, which is quite nice.
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
EBF Yearly Dividends per shareEBF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

235.99% 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.
DP235.99%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EBF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEBF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M
EBF Dividend Payout.EBF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EBF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ENNIS INC

NYSE:EBF (10/24/2025, 8:20:25 PM)

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16.95

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)09-22 2025-09-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-22 2025-12-22
Inst Owners83.82%
Inst Owner Change0.26%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap434.43M
Revenue(TTM)388.35M
Net Income(TTM)39.03M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (38.41%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio7.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.89%
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP235.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-10 2025-10-10 (0.25)
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)0%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 10.4
Fwd PE 10.76
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 9.43
P/OCF 8.55
P/B 1.44
P/tB 2.87
EV/EBITDA 5.93
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY9.62%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY9.3%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY10.6%
OCF(TTM)1.98
OCFY11.7%
SpS15.17
BVpS11.75
TBVpS5.91
PEG (NY)6.3
PEG (5Y)11.2
Graham Number20.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.07%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 6.88
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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%

ENNIS INC / EBF FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ENNIS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EBF.


What is the valuation status for EBF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ENNIS INC (EBF). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ENNIS INC (EBF) stock?

ENNIS INC (EBF) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ENNIS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ENNIS INC (EBF) is 10.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.


What is the financial health of ENNIS INC (EBF) stock?

The financial health rating of ENNIS INC (EBF) is 8 / 10.