ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF • US2933891028
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-0.03 (-0.15%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall EBF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated EBF against 80 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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
- 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.
- EBF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EBF (12.08%) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.04%, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- EBF has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 80.00% 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 10.56%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.81%) for EBF is below the current ROIC(11.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.08% | ||
| ROE | 14.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.93% |
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's Profit Margin of 11.01% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
- EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.55%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
- EBF has a Gross Margin (30.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.01% | ||
| GM | 30.78% |
OM growth 3Y6.71%
OM growth 5Y2.61%
PM growth 3Y12.05%
PM growth 5Y3.13%
GM growth 3Y1.2%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EBF is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 8.98 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EBF has a better Altman-Z score (8.98) than 90.00% 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 | 8.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- EBF has a Current Ratio of 3.79. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.79, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- EBF has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EBF has a better Quick ratio (2.05) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.40%.
- 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 -2.66% 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)4.4%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%0.4%
3.2 Future
- EBF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.11% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EBF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.35%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.31%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.33, which indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.66, which indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 87.50% 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 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
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)35.38
PEG (5Y)13.27
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
- EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.80. EBF pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EBF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.44%!
- EBF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 61.31% 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.
DP61.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-22 2025-12-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20
Inst Owners83.26%
Inst Owner Change1.93%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap517.43M
Revenue(TTM)388.74M
Net Income(TTM)42.80M
Analysts84
Price Target24.48 (19.65%)
Short Float %6.06%
Short Ratio7.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP61.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-08 2026-01-08 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.15%
Min EPS beat(2)1.42%
Max EPS beat(2)32.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)32.88%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.34%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.94%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.05%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.79%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY8.11%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY8.21%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY9.2%
SpS15.37
BVpS12.05
TBVpS6.22
PEG (NY)35.38
PEG (5Y)13.27
Graham Number21.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.08% | ||
| ROE | 14.04% | ||
| ROCE | 16.5% | ||
| ROIC | 11.93% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.11% | ||
| OM | 13.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.01% | ||
| GM | 30.78% | ||
| FCFM | 10.92% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 99.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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)4.4%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%7.69%
EPS Next Y0.35%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%0.4%
Revenue Next Year-1.6%
Revenue Next 2Y0.31%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year36.46%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.51%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-27.06%
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 7 / 10 to EBF.
What is the valuation status of ENNIS INC (EBF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ENNIS INC (EBF). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of EBF stock?
ENNIS INC (EBF) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EBF stock?
The financial health rating of ENNIS INC (EBF) is 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ENNIS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENNIS INC (EBF) is expected to grow by 0.35% in the next year.