ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EBF - US2933891028 - Common Stock
18.67 USD
+0.53 (+2.92%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. EBF is valued quite cheap, 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 value and dividend investing.
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.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years EBF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EBF (10.79%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
EBF's Return On Equity of 12.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.74%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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 10.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of EBF (10.04%) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.19%, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Gross Margin of 30.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EBF 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.
EBF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
EBF has an Altman-Z score of 7.21. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF's Altman-Z score of 7.21 is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 89.29% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC8.78%
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.
The Current ratio of EBF (2.97) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.81, EBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EBF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.93% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% 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)-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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.28, EBF is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.85, the valuation of EBF can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, EBF is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EBF indicates a rather cheap valuation: EBF is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
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)7.44
PEG (5Y)13.23
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.46%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.46% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
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
NYSE:EBF (9/22/2025, 3:41:57 PM)
18.67
+0.53 (+2.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.31%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change2%
Market Cap481.69M
Analysts84
Price Target23.46 (25.66%)
Short Float %4.69%
Short Ratio7.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.46% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.44%
DP235.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 3.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY8.14%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY8.44%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY9.56%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY10.55%
SpS15.07
BVpS11.67
TBVpS5.87
PEG (NY)7.44
PEG (5Y)13.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.21 |
F-Score8
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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%