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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

18.01  +0.02 (+0.11%)

After market: 18.01 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EBF. EBF was compared to 83 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make EBF a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years EBF 4 years 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

EBF has a better Return On Assets (11.95%) than 86.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.89%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of EBF (12.17%) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
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 10.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.17%) for EBF is above the 3 year average (11.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.95%
ROE 13.89%
ROIC 12.17%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.35%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
EBF has a Operating Margin of 13.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 81.93% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of EBF (29.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.22%
PM (TTM) 10.35%
GM 29.45%
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

EBF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EBF has more shares outstanding
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 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 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 8.62. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (8.62) than 93.98% of its industry peers.
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 8.62
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.97%
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

A Current Ratio of 4.72 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.72, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.50 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EBF (3.50) is better than 91.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.72
Quick Ratio 3.5
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

The earnings per share for EBF have decreased by -6.06% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.07% in the last year.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y0.9%
EPS Q2Q%-11.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.86%

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 YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
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 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 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.69, the valuation of EBF can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.69
Fwd PE N/A
EBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

EBF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
86.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.34
EV/EBITDA 5.56
EBF Per share dataEBF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)12.95
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. EBF pays more dividend than 97.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, EBF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%

5.2 History

The dividend of EBF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.65%.
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)2.65%
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

EBF pays out 221.85% 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.
DP221.85%
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 (5/5/2025, 8:05:33 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-28 2025-04-28
Earnings (Next)06-16 2025-06-16
Inst Owners76.93%
Inst Owner Change1.18%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change0.67%
Market Cap468.44M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (41.59%)
Short Float %6.15%
Short Ratio6.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP221.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-14 2025-04-14 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(4)12.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.2%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.6%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.04%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.69
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 7.34
P/OCF 6.72
P/B 1.57
P/tB 2.77
EV/EBITDA 5.56
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY8.55%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY13.62%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY14.87%
SpS15.35
BVpS11.45
TBVpS6.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)12.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.95%
ROE 13.89%
ROCE 16.83%
ROIC 12.17%
ROICexc 15.57%
ROICexgc 32.82%
OM 13.22%
PM (TTM) 10.35%
GM 29.45%
FCFM 15.98%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 35.07%
Cap/Sales 1.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.2%
Profit Quality 154.31%
Current Ratio 4.72
Quick Ratio 3.5
Altman-Z 8.62
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
EPS 3Y11.47%
EPS 5Y0.9%
EPS Q2Q%-11.79%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.86%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A