ENNIS INC (EBF)
US2933891028 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, EBF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, EBF could be worth investigating further for 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.
Of the past 5 years EBF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years EBF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.13%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EBF (12.84%) is better than 78.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of EBF (10.45%) is better than 80.72% 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 10.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.68%) for EBF is below the current ROIC(10.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.13% | ||
| ROE | 12.84% | ||
| ROIC | 10.45% |
ROA(3y)8.83%
ROA(5y)9.45%
ROE(3y)10.61%
ROE(5y)11.56%
ROIC(3y)9.68%
ROIC(5y)10.15%
1.3 Margins
EBF has a better Profit Margin (10.50%) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF has a Operating Margin of 12.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of EBF (29.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.5% | ||
| GM | 29.63% |
OM growth 3Y6.46%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y7.83%
PM growth 5Y4.27%
GM growth 3Y1.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.84%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.64 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (8.64) than 93.98% 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 | 8.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.81 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Current ratio (5.81) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.58 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EBF's Quick ratio of 4.58 is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 91.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EBF have decreased by -2.47% in the last year.
EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.53% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.80% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, EBF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.47%
EPS 3Y3.9%
EPS 5Y6.53%
EPS growth Q2Q-13.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Revenue growth Q2Q-5.1%
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 Y0.39%
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Revenue Next Year-2.07%
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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 12.83, the valuation of EBF can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.55. EBF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.16 indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.92), we can say EBF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EBF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 90.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
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 decent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)32.76
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2YN/A
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5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.38. EBF pays more dividend than 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EBF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.71%.
EBF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
EBF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
EBF pays out 57.90% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
EBF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.9%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ENNIS INC
NYSE:EBF (5/2/2024, 3:15:00 PM)
After market: 20.27 0 (0%)20.27
+0.13 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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Market Cap524.38M
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| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 12.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.16 | ||
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PEG (NY)32.76
PEG (5Y)1.97
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 11.13% | ||
| ROE | 12.84% | ||
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| OM | 12.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.5% | ||
| GM | 29.63% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.06
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 5.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.58 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.47%
EPS 3Y3.9%
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