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ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock

18.17 USD
+0.11 (+0.61%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 5:19:35 PM
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After Hours: 9/16/2025, 5:19:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EBF. EBF was compared to 84 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.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.79%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EBF (12.96%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
EBF's Return On Invested Capital of 11.74% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 83.33% 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 10.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.79%
ROE 12.96%
ROIC 11.74%
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 10.04%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% 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 13.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: EBF outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 30.00%, EBF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) 10.04%
GM 30%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBF is still creating some value.
EBF has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been increased compared to 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 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

An Altman-Z score of 7.19 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EBF (7.19) is better than 88.10% 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 7.19
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.69%
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 2.97. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.97, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that EBF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EBF (1.81) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.81
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 -5.00% in the last 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 -5.64% in the past year.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%

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-1.24%
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
EBF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. EBF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.95
Fwd PE 11.53
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
EBF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.18
EV/EBITDA 6.39
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.
EBF has a very decent profitability rating, which 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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.44%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 96.43% 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 5.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of EBF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.44%!
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

EBF pays out 235.99% 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.
DP235.99%
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 (9/16/2025, 5:19:35 PM)

After market: 18.17 0 (0%)

18.17

+0.11 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)06-23 2025-06-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-22 2025-09-22
Inst Owners84.31%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap468.79M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (29.11%)
Short Float %4.69%
Short Ratio7.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.44%
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP235.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date07-11 2025-07-11 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(2)1.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.34%
Max EPS beat(4)1.69%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.2%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.95
Fwd PE 11.53
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 10.18
P/OCF 9.23
P/B 1.56
P/tB 3.09
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.67%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY9.83%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY10.84%
SpS15.07
BVpS11.67
TBVpS5.87
PEG (NY)7.24
PEG (5Y)12.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.79%
ROE 12.96%
ROCE 16.24%
ROIC 11.74%
ROICexc 13.09%
ROICexgc 27.74%
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) 10.04%
GM 30%
FCFM 11.85%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 28.75%
Cap/Sales 1.22%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.95%
Profit Quality 118.04%
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.81
Altman-Z 7.19
F-Score8
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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)-5%
EPS 3Y11.44%
EPS 5Y0.93%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.73%
Revenue Next Year-1.24%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.55%
EBIT growth 3Y6.23%
EBIT growth 5Y0.48%
EBIT Next Year38.63%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.73%
FCF growth 3Y10.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.18%
OCF growth 1Y-6.36%
OCF growth 3Y9.12%
OCF growth 5Y2.85%