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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock

18.7 USD
+0.64 (+3.54%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:10 PM
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EBF. EBF was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making EBF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. EBF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years EBF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

EBF's Return On Assets of 10.79% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Return On Equity of 12.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.74%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EBF is in line with the industry average of 11.08%.
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

The Profit Margin of EBF (10.04%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Operating Margin of 13.19% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF has a Gross Margin of 30.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EBF outperforms 48.81% 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 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBF is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
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 7.19. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF's Altman-Z score of 7.19 is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 88.10% 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 7.19
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.9%
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

EBF has a Current Ratio of 2.97. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF's Current ratio of 2.97 is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that EBF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.81, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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

EBF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.00%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%

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-1.24%
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

EBF is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.30.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
EBF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.3
Fwd PE 11.87
EBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.47
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)7.45
PEG (5Y)13.25
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.54%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.30. EBF pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.54%

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 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 (8/22/2025, 8:04:10 PM)

After market: 18.7 0 (0%)

18.7

+0.64 (+3.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)06-23 2025-06-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-22 2025-09-22
Inst Owners84.31%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap482.46M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (25.45%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio7.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.54%
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP235.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date07-11 2025-07-11 (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)-8%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.3
Fwd PE 11.87
P/S 1.24
P/FCF 10.47
P/OCF 9.49
P/B 1.6
P/tB 3.18
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY8.13%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.43%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY9.55%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY10.53%
SpS15.07
BVpS11.67
TBVpS5.87
PEG (NY)7.45
PEG (5Y)13.25
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.07%
ROICexcg 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 7.19
F-Score8
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%
Revenue Next Year-1.24%
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%