ENNIS INC (EBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2933891028 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years EBF has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EBF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.95%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of EBF (13.89%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.19%, EBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.88%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.35%, EBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.52% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.22%, EBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBF has remained more or less at the same level.
EBF's Gross Margin of 29.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EBF outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBF is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EBF remains at a similar level compared to 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
EBF has an Altman-Z score of 9.77. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
EBF has a Altman-Z score of 9.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 94.05% 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 | 9.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.96%
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 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
EBF has a Quick Ratio of 3.50. This indicates that EBF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EBF has a Quick ratio of 3.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBF outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.63% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.87% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, EBF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.12% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.95% on average over the past years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.57 indicates a correct valuation of EBF.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EBF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, EBF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.70, the valuation of EBF can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EBF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EBF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EBF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
EBF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.74
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.72%, EBF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, EBF pays a better dividend. On top of this EBF pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, EBF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
221.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EBF. 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
21.58
+0.41 (+1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.93%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner Change1.93%
Market Cap561.30M
Analysts84
Price Target25.5 (18.16%)
Short Float %2.88%
Short Ratio5.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.72% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY11.37%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY12.41%
SpS15.35
BVpS11.45
TBVpS6.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.74
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 | 9.77 |
F-Score7
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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%