ENNIS INC (EBF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:EBF • US2933891028

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This EBF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. EBF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EBF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • EBF's Return On Assets of 12.08% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 90.12% of its industry peers.
  • EBF has a Return On Equity of 14.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.93%, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 10.18%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.81%) for EBF is below the current ROIC(11.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • The Profit Margin of EBF (11.01%) is better than 86.42% of its industry peers.
  • EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.55%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 30.78%, EBF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% 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 13.55%
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%
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. EBF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EBF is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • EBF has an Altman-Z score of 9.36. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.36, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 9.36
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC8.95%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 3.79 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • EBF has a Current ratio of 3.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 87.65% 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 better Quick ratio (2.05) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.79
Quick Ratio 2.05
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. EBF Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.66% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, EBF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.11% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.31% on average over the next years.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
EBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 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 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. EBF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.07 indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
  • EBF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EBF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.42 indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • EBF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 13.42
EBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued a bit cheaper than 76.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.92
EV/EBITDA 7.44
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)37.51
PEG (5Y)14.07
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. EBF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, which is a nice return.
  • EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.85. EBF pays more dividend than 93.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, EBF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.66%

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
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

  • 61.31% 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.
DP61.31%
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
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

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EBF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ENNIS INC

NYSE:EBF (4/2/2026, 8:20:30 PM)

After market: 21.69 0 (0%)

21.69

+0.06 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-22
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners87.12%
Inst Owner Change1.99%
Ins Owners3.17%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap548.54M
Revenue(TTM)388.74M
Net Income(TTM)42.80M
Analysts84
Price Target24.48 (12.86%)
Short Float %6.08%
Short Ratio8.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.66%
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP61.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-08
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)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 13.42
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 12.92
P/OCF 11.52
P/B 1.8
P/tB 3.49
EV/EBITDA 7.44
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.45%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY7.74%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY8.68%
SpS15.37
BVpS12.05
TBVpS6.22
PEG (NY)37.51
PEG (5Y)14.07
Graham Number21.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 9.36
F-Score7
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to ENNIS INC (EBF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ENNIS INC?

ENNIS INC (EBF) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ENNIS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ENNIS INC (EBF) is 13.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for EBF stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENNIS INC (EBF) is expected to grow by 0.35% in the next year.