ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock
18.61 USD
+0.18 (+0.98%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EBF. EBF was compared to 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make EBF a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EBF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EBF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EBF has 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 (11.66%) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Return On Equity of 13.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
EBF has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.41%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
EBF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.81%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
EBF's Profit Margin of 10.86% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Operating Margin of 13.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Gross Margin of 30.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
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 | 13.04% | ||
| 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 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 7.63 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a Altman-Z score of 7.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 91.25% 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 | 7.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8.82%
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 better Current ratio (3.38) than 85.00% 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 Quick ratio of 1.87. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 |
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.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.66%.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of EBF can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
EBF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.89.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
EBF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.21
PEG (5Y)12.07
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.52%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 97.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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 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 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
NYSE:EBF (1/12/2026, 12:38:55 PM)
18.61
+0.18 (+0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.26%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change2.71%
Market Cap476.97M
Revenue(TTM)388.74M
Net Income(TTM)42.18M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (26.06%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio5.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP218.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY8.92%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY10.34%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.91
TBVpS6.16
PEG (NY)11.21
PEG (5Y)12.07
Graham Number21.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.63 |
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)-2.66%
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 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 7 / 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.