ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, EBF scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. These ratings would make EBF suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EBF was profitable.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years EBF has always been profitable.
EBF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EBF (11.95%) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.89%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.19%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% 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 10.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.19%) for EBF is above the 3 year average (11.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.95% | ||
| ROE | 13.89% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% |
ROA(3y)10.18%
ROA(5y)9.53%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
1.3 Margins
EBF has a Profit Margin of 10.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EBF's Operating Margin of 13.22% is amongst the best of the industry. EBF outperforms 81.71% of its industry peers.
EBF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.45%, EBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 29.45% |
OM growth 3Y10.7%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y14.63%
PM growth 5Y1.68%
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
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.
EBF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 9.49 indicates that EBF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a better Altman-Z score (9.49) than 93.90% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.72 indicates that EBF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EBF (4.72) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
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 90.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.63%.
Measured over the past 5 years, EBF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.87% on average per year.
EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.12%.
Measured over the past years, EBF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.63%
EPS 3Y21.55%
EPS 5Y2.87%
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.64%
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 Y-5.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
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 13.00, EBF is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.12, the valuation of EBF can be described as correct.
81.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (92.74), we can say EBF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of EBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.54
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.06, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 97.56% 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 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EBF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.65%.
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)2.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
EBF pays out 221.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of EBF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP221.85%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ENNIS INC
NYSE:EBF (2/5/2025, 10:31:49 AM)
20.67
-0.05 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.66%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change0.54%
Market Cap537.42M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (23.37%)
Short Float %2.7%
Short Ratio5.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
DP221.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)-3.85%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 3.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY7.62%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY11.87%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY12.96%
SpS15.36
BVpS11.45
TBVpS6.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.95% | ||
| ROE | 13.89% | ||
| ROCE | 16.83% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.89% | ||
| OM | 13.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.35% | ||
| GM | 29.45% | ||
| FCFM | 15.98% |
ROA(3y)10.18%
ROA(5y)9.53%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)11.4%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
ROICexc(3y)15.24%
ROICexc(5y)14%
ROICexgc(3y)32.42%
ROICexgc(5y)30.12%
ROCE(3y)15.21%
ROCE(5y)14.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.82%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.51%
OM growth 3Y10.7%
OM growth 5Y1.48%
PM growth 3Y14.63%
PM growth 5Y1.68%
GM growth 3Y0.96%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 9.49 |
F-Score7
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)32.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)129.64%
Profit Quality(5y)146.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.63%
EPS 3Y21.55%
EPS 5Y2.87%
EPS Q2Q%2.63%
EPS Next Y-5.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.95%
Sales Q2Q%-4.64%
Revenue Next Year-5.38%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.31%
EBIT growth 3Y16.76%
EBIT growth 5Y2.44%
EBIT Next Year29.14%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y42.9%
FCF growth 3Y8.39%
FCF growth 5Y6.11%
OCF growth 1Y38.28%
OCF growth 3Y9.35%
OCF growth 5Y6.11%