ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF • US2933891028
20.845 USD
+0.38 (+1.88%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 03:47 PM
EBF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. EBF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. EBF is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make EBF suitable 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.
- In the past 5 years EBF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EBF has a better Return On Assets (12.08%) than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- EBF's Return On Equity of 14.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
- EBF has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.93%) than 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.01%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.55%, EBF belongs to the best 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.78%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBF is still creating some value.
- EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- EBF has an Altman-Z score of 8.98. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.98, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 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.
- The Current ratio of EBF (3.79) is better than 86.25% of its industry peers.
- 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 Quick ratio of 2.05. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 80.00% 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%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.93% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.66% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.11% on average over the next years.
- EBF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.31% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.56, EBF is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- EBF is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.90.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.9 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
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)36.04
PEG (5Y)13.52
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 96.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.88% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- EBF pays out 61.31% 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.
DP61.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EBF (2/23/2026, 3:47:15 PM)
20.845
+0.38 (+1.88%)
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 Cap527.17M
Revenue(TTM)388.74M
Net Income(TTM)42.80M
Analysts84
Price Target24.48 (17.44%)
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 | 12.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.9 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY7.96%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY8.06%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY9.03%
SpS15.37
BVpS12.05
TBVpS6.22
PEG (NY)36.04
PEG (5Y)13.52
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.