ENNIS INC (EBF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:EBF • US2933891028

21.5 USD
+0.31 (+1.46%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 12:52 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

EBF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, EBF could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


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1. EBF Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • EBF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year EBF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • EBF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EBF had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • The Return On Assets of EBF (12.08%) is better than 91.36% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.04%, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.93%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.01% 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 10.68%.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.01%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of EBF (13.55%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
  • EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • EBF has a Gross Margin of 30.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EBF outperforms 49.38% of its industry peers.
  • EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • EBF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 9.20 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.20, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.12% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.2
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.69%
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

  • 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.
  • EBF has a Current ratio of 3.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.05, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • 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.
  • EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.66%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.11% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EBF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.31% on average per year.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.95, the valuation of EBF can be described as correct.
  • EBF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.30, EBF is valued correctly.
  • EBF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.95), we can say EBF is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 13.3
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

  • EBF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.8
EV/EBITDA 7.26
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)37.18
PEG (5Y)13.95
EPS Next 2Y2.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. EBF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.75%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.79, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 96.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EBF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.75%

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 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 (3/4/2026, 12:52:48 PM)

21.5

+0.31 (+1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-22
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners83.26%
Inst Owner Change1.99%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap543.74M
Revenue(TTM)388.74M
Net Income(TTM)42.80M
Analysts84
Price Target24.48 (13.86%)
Short Float %6.72%
Short Ratio8.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.75%
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)-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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.95
Fwd PE 13.3
P/S 1.4
P/FCF 12.8
P/OCF 11.42
P/B 1.78
P/tB 3.46
EV/EBITDA 7.26
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY7.52%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY7.81%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY8.76%
SpS15.37
BVpS12.05
TBVpS6.22
PEG (NY)37.18
PEG (5Y)13.95
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 9.2
F-Score7
WACC8.69%
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 9 / 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.