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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, EBF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EBF was compared to 81 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
EBF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.66%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EBF (13.81%) is better than 72.84% of its industry peers.
EBF's Return On Invested Capital of 11.41% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 81.48% 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 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.66%
ROE 13.81%
ROIC 11.41%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.86%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.65% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.04%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.11%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 13.04%
PM (TTM) 10.86%
GM 30.11%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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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.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
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.
EBF Yearly Shares OutstandingEBF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.52 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (7.52) than 92.59% 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 7.52
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8.82%
EBF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEBF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

EBF has a Current Ratio of 3.38. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a Current ratio of 3.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that EBF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Quick ratio (1.87) than 76.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.38
Quick Ratio 1.87
EBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 4.40% 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 -6.07%.
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)-6.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%0.4%

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%
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 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.84, 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 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 87.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.84
Fwd PE 11.5
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 88.89% 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 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.42
EV/EBITDA 6.39
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 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)10.84
PEG (5Y)11.68
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.42%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.89. EBF pays more dividend than 97.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, EBF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.42%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EBF grows each year by 31.44%, 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)31.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
EBF Yearly Dividends per shareEBF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

EBF pays out 218.36% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EBF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP218.36%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
EBF Dividend Payout.EBF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EBF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ENNIS INC

NYSE:EBF (1/2/2026, 5:05:15 PM)

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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 Owners83.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.21%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change2.71%
Market Cap461.34M
Revenue(TTM)394.62M
Net Income(TTM)42.18M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (30.33%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio5.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.42%
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP218.36%
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)17.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.69%
Max EPS beat(2)32.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)32.88%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.13%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.75%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
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)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.84
Fwd PE 11.5
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 10.42
P/OCF 9.35
P/B 1.51
P/tB 2.92
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY9.22%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY9.6%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY10.69%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.91
TBVpS6.16
PEG (NY)10.84
PEG (5Y)11.68
Graham Number21.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.66%
ROE 13.81%
ROCE 15.79%
ROIC 11.41%
ROICexc 12.67%
ROICexgc 25.91%
OM 13.04%
PM (TTM) 10.86%
GM 30.11%
FCFM 11.4%
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 30.45%
Cap/Sales 1.3%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 73.36%
Profit Quality 104.96%
Current Ratio 3.38
Quick Ratio 1.87
Altman-Z 7.52
F-Score8
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 Y1%
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%0.4%
Revenue Next Year-0.76%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.77%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year36.46%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.56%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-17.71%
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 of ENNIS INC (EBF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 1% in the next year.