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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

18.53  +0.04 (+0.22%)

After market: 18.53 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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EBF has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. EBF also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, EBF could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
EBF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

EBF has a Return On Assets of 11.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 84.34% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.32%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of EBF (11.89%) 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 11.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.81%) for EBF is below the current ROIC(11.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.53%
ROE 13.32%
ROIC 11.89%
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 (10.19%) is better than 80.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
EBF has a Operating Margin of 13.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.72%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.99% 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 13.16%
PM (TTM) 10.19%
GM 29.72%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 10M 20M 30M
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 8.94. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (8.94) than 91.57% 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 8.94
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC9.83%
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 4.59. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a Current ratio of 4.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 3.42. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a better Quick ratio (3.42) than 89.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.59
Quick Ratio 3.42
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 -7.19% 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 0.93% 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.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-10.26%
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 Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.58%
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 reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of EBF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 81.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.06, EBF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.95
Fwd PE 11.76
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 85.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.05
EV/EBITDA 5.91
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)7.24
PEG (5Y)12.87
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 97.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EBF grows each year by 29.48%, 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)29.48%
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

228.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EBF's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP228.7%
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 (6/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 18.53 0 (0%)

18.53

+0.04 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-21 2025-04-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-23 2025-06-23
Inst Owners76.93%
Inst Owner Change7.24%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap482.71M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (37.61%)
Short Float %4.89%
Short Ratio5.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%
Yearly Dividend3.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.48%
DP228.7%
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)-3.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)12.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.9%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.55%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.95
Fwd PE 11.76
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 8.05
P/OCF 7.33
P/B 1.6
P/tB 2.77
EV/EBITDA 5.91
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY8.36%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY12.42%
OCF(TTM)2.53
OCFY13.64%
SpS15.15
BVpS11.59
TBVpS6.69
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)12.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.53%
ROE 13.32%
ROCE 16.45%
ROIC 11.89%
ROICexc 15.43%
ROICexgc 32.48%
OM 13.16%
PM (TTM) 10.19%
GM 29.72%
FCFM 15.2%
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 Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 35.54%
Cap/Sales 1.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.16%
Profit Quality 149.09%
Current Ratio 4.59
Quick Ratio 3.42
Altman-Z 8.94
F-Score7
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)-7.19%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-10.26%
EPS Next Y1.65%
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 Year-0.58%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.13%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year39.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.16%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-4.65%
OCF growth 3Y9.12%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%