(EBF) Ennis - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 507m USD | Total Return: 9% in 12m

Business Forms, Envelopes, Labels, Tags, Printed Folders
Total Rating 48
Safety 71
Buy Signal -0.59
Business Equipment & Supplies
Industry Rotation: +3.0
Market Cap: 507M
Avg Turnover: 2.67M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility20.9%
VaR 5th Pctl3.61%
VaR vs Median4.71%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.31
Rel. Str. IBD50.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group69.1
Character TTM
Beta0.292
Beta Downside0.337
Hurst Exponent0.384
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD22.77%
CAGR/Max DD0.38
CAGR/Mean DD1.09
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of EBF over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-05": 0.28, "2021-08": 0.29, "2021-11": 0.29, "2022-02": 0.26, "2022-05": 0.45, "2022-08": 0.47, "2022-11": 0.44, "2023-02": 0.47, "2023-05": 0.48, "2023-08": 0.42, "2023-11": 0.38, "2024-02": 0.39, "2024-05": 0.41, "2024-08": 0.4, "2024-11": 0.39, "2025-02": 0.35, "2025-05": 0.3766, "2025-08": 0.48, "2025-11": 0.42, "2026-02": 0.3,
EPS CAGR: -5.43%
EPS Trend: -78.9%
Last SUE: -2.73
Qual. Beats: -1
Revenue Revenue of EBF over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-05: 96.93, 2021-08: 100.451, 2021-11: 102.968, 2022-02: 99.665, 2022-05: 107.667, 2022-08: 111.233, 2022-11: 110.245, 2023-02: 102.692, 2023-05: 111.294, 2023-08: 106.76, 2023-11: 104.621, 2024-02: 97.434, 2024-05: 103.108, 2024-08: 99.038, 2024-11: 99.771, 2025-02: 92.701, 2025-05: 97.197, 2025-08: 98.676, 2025-11: 100.167, 2026-02: 96.364,
Rev. CAGR: -4.43%
Rev. Trend: -95.7%
Last SUE: 0.50
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: EBF Ennis

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is a major wholesale manufacturer of printed business products, operating a decentralized network of production facilities across the United States. The company specializes in high-volume and custom print solutions, including business forms, envelopes, labels, tags, and security documents. Its business model relies on a wholesale-only distribution strategy, selling exclusively through a network of independent distributors, resellers, and commercial printers rather than directly to end-users.

The commercial printing sector is characterized by high fragmentation and ongoing consolidation, where companies like Ennis grow through the acquisition of smaller, specialized regional brands to expand their product capabilities and geographic footprint. This strategy allows the firm to maintain low overhead while leveraging a diverse portfolio of over 30 distinct brands, such as Royal Business Forms and PrintXcel. As the industry faces digital headwinds, Ennis focuses on specialized niches like integrated products and pressure-sensitive labels that remain essential for logistics and administrative workflows.

To better understand how these operational efficiencies impact long-term shareholder returns, you may want to review the performance metrics on ValueRay. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Texas, Ennis continues to serve as a primary supplier for the internal documentation and marketing needs of various professional industries.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Strategic acquisitions of regional print providers drive revenue growth and market consolidation
  • Paper and raw material cost fluctuations directly impact manufacturing gross margins
  • Shift toward digital documentation threatens long-term demand for traditional business forms
  • Expansion into high-margin specialty packaging and labeling offsets legacy print declines
  • Strong cash flow generation supports consistent dividend payouts and shareholder value retention
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 6.0
Net Income: 42.6m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.11 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -5.89 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 24.56% < 20% (prev 30.27%; Δ -5.70% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.15 > 3% & CFO 52.7m > Net Income 42.6m
Net Debt (-25.4m) to EBITDA (75.7m): -0.33 < 3
Current Ratio: 3.72 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (25.4m) vs 12m ago -2.88% < -2%
Gross Margin: 30.69% > 18% (prev 0.30%; Δ 3.04k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 110.2% > 50% (prev 113.1%; Δ -2.89% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: error (cannot be calculated; needs correct EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)
Altman Z'' 9.80
A: 0.27 (Total Current Assets 131.8m - Total Current Liabilities 35.4m) / Total Assets 363.2m
B: 0.55 (Retained Earnings 201.2m / Total Assets 363.2m)
C: 0.16 (EBIT TTM 58.6m / Avg Total Assets 356.1m)
D: 4.90 (Book Value of Equity 266.8m / Total Liabilities 54.5m)
Altman-Z'' Score: 9.80 = AAA
Beneish M -2.98
DSRI: 1.03 (Receivables 39.6m/38.8m, Revenue 392.4m/394.6m)
GMI: 0.97 (GM 30.69% / 29.72%)
AQI: 1.14 (AQ_t 0.44 / AQ_t-1 0.38)
SGI: 0.99 (Revenue 392.4m / 394.6m)
TATA: -0.03 (NI 42.6m - CFO 52.7m) / TA 363.2m)
Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of EBF shares? As of May 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 20.00 with a total of 99,643 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.94%, over one month by +1.21%, over three months by -1.14% and over the past year by +9.04%.
Is EBF a buy, sell or hold? Ennis has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy EBF.
  • StrongBuy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the EBF price?
Analysts Target Price 24 20%
Ennis (EBF) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 21 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 12.0843
P/E Forward = 12.4224
P/S = 1.293
P/B = 1.6705
P/EG = 0.7329
Revenue TTM = 392.4m USD
EBIT TTM = 58.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 75.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 9.21m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 4.24m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.21m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -25.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 482.0m USD (507.4m + Debt 9.21m - CCE 34.6m)
 Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 58.6m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
 EV/FCF = 11.75x (Enterprise Value 482.0m / FCF TTM 41.0m)
FCF Yield = 8.51% (FCF TTM 41.0m / Enterprise Value 482.0m)
FCF Margin = 10.46% (FCF TTM 41.0m / Revenue TTM 392.4m)
Net Margin = 10.86% (Net Income TTM 42.6m / Revenue TTM 392.4m)
Gross Margin = 30.69% ((Revenue TTM 392.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 272.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 29.19% (prev 31.90%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.33 (Enterprise Value 482.0m / Total Assets 363.2m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt 9.21m)
Taxrate = 26.29% (3.16m / 12.0m)
NOPAT = 43.2m (EBIT 58.6m * (1 - 26.29%))
Current Ratio = 3.72 (Total Current Assets 131.8m / Total Current Liabilities 35.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 9.21m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 308.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.33 (Net Debt -25.4m / EBITDA 75.7m)
Debt / FCF = -0.62 (Net Debt -25.4m / FCF TTM 41.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 305.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 11.97% (Net Income 42.6m / Total Assets 363.2m)
RoE = 13.98% (Net Income TTM 42.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 305.0m)
RoCE = 18.65% (EBIT 58.6m / Capital Employed (Equity 305.0m + L.T.Debt 9.21m))
RoIC = 14.16% (NOPAT 43.2m / Invested Capital 305.0m)
WACC = 6.88% (E(507.4m)/V(516.6m) * Re(7.01%) + D(9.21m)/V(516.6m) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Discount Rate = 7.01% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 11.94 | Cagr: -1.16%
[DCF] Terminal Value 83.43% ; FCFF base≈48.6m ; Y1≈51.5m ; Y5≈61.4m
[DCF] Fair Price = 56.34 (EV 1.40b - Net Debt -25.4m = Equity 1.42b / Shares 25.3m; r=6.88% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 6.63% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -78.95 | EPS CAGR: -5.43% | SUE: -2.73 | # QB: -1
Revenue Correlation: -95.72 | Revenue CAGR: -4.43% | SUE: 0.50 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-05-31): EPS=0.39 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | Analysts=1
EPS next Quarter (2026-08-31): EPS=0.40 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2027-02-28): EPS=1.57 | Chg30d=-1.88% | Revisions=N/A | GrowthEPS=+3.3% | GrowthRev=+0.9%
EPS next Year (2028-02-29): EPS=1.61 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | GrowthEPS=+2.5% | GrowthRev=+1.0%