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EBF

NEUTRAL
$20.33 Live
Ennis, Inc. · NYSE
Target $24.0 (+18.1%)
$16.3 52W Range $22.36

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$514.2M
P/E
12.25
ROE
14.0%
Profit margin
10.9%
Debt/Equity
0.01
Dividend yield
4.92%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
EBF exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a nearly debt-free balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.01). While the current price of $20.33 sits below the Graham Number of $21.35, suggesting defensive value, this is offset by a significant recent decline in Q/Q EPS growth (-28.6%) and a bearish technical trend (0/100). The company functions as a high-stability value play with an attractive 4.92% dividend yield, but lacks the growth catalysts necessary for a bullish rating.

Key Strengths

Fortress balance sheet with negligible debt (Debt/Equity 0.01)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 3.72
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating operational health
Attractive dividend yield of 4.92% with a sustainable payout ratio
Undervalued relative to growth potential (PEG Ratio 0.73)

Key Risks

Sharp recent decline in quarterly EPS growth (-28.6%)
Stagnant year-over-year earnings growth (0.90%)
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating negative price momentum
Low analyst coverage (only 1 analyst providing a recommendation)
Significant gap between growth-based intrinsic value ($13.86) and current price
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$19.2
-5.6% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
71
Strong
Value
80
Future
35
Past
60
Health
95
Dividend
85
AI Verdict
Stable Value Play
Key drivers: Extreme low leverage, Defensive valuation, Negative short-term earnings momentum
Confidence
80%
Value
80/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • Price below Graham Number
  • Low P/E (12.25)
  • PEG < 1.0
Watchpoints
  • Trades at a premium to growth-based intrinsic value
Future
35/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • Modest revenue growth (4%)
Watchpoints
  • Negative Q/Q EPS growth
  • Flat YoY earnings growth
Past
60/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • Consistent dividend payments
  • Positive 5Y price change (+41.1%)
Watchpoints
  • Inconsistent earnings surprises
Health
95/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
  • Debt/Equity 0.01
  • Current Ratio 3.72
Watchpoints
  • Altman Z-Score not provided
Dividend
85/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
  • High yield (4.92%)
  • Manageable payout ratio (60.24%)
Watchpoints
  • Dividend growth not specified

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$20.33
Analyst Target
$24.0
Upside/Downside
+18.1%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EBF and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
EBF
Ennis, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+41.1%
3Y
+33.0%
1Y
+18.7%
6M
+23.0%
1M
-3.7%
1W
-6.2%
BWM
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+112.1%
3Y
+5.0%
1Y
+38.1%
6M
-28.6%
1M
-1.1%
1W
+4.4%
PAN
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+237.1%
3Y
+41.0%
1Y
+90.5%
6M
+59.7%
1M
+11.8%
1W
+4.2%
KEL
Kelly Services, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-43.5%
3Y
-2.1%
1Y
+40.0%
6M
+21.2%
1M
+14.9%
1W
-2.6%
RR
Richtech Robotics Inc.
Peer
5Y
-54.1%
3Y
-54.1%
1Y
+25.5%
6M
-55.7%
1M
+3.9%
1W
+19.9%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
12.25
Forward P/E
12.71
PEG Ratio
0.73
P/B Ratio
1.67
P/S Ratio
1.31
EV/Revenue
1.23
EV/EBITDA
6.93
Market Cap
$514.2M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 10.86%
Operating Margin 12.51%
Gross Margin 30.69%
ROE 13.96%
ROA 9.33%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +4.0%
Earnings Growth +0.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +0.4%
Q/Q Earnings Growth -2.0%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.01
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.72
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.1
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.37

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
31.9%
Op. Margin
14.9%
Net Margin
10.8%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
0.16x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
96%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-06-22
$N/A
2026-04-20
$0.3
-21.1% surprise
2025-12-18
$0.42
+2.4% surprise
2025-09-22
$0.48
+26.3% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing EBF against 420 companies in the Industrials sector (34 bullish, 148 neutral, 238 bearish)
P/E Ratio
12.25
This Stock
vs
79.67
Sector Avg
-84.6% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.96%
This Stock
vs
-22.38%
Sector Avg
-162.4% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
10.86%
This Stock
vs
6.48%
Sector Avg
+67.7% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.01
This Stock
vs
2.74
Sector Avg
-99.5% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
4.0%
This Stock
vs
78.25%
Sector Avg
-94.9% (Slower)
Current Ratio
3.72
This Stock
vs
3.17
Sector Avg
+17.6% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

BURNETT VERA
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-20
1,802 shares
GUS DANIEL
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-04-20
1,802 shares
BREWER BOYNE WADE
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-20
1,802 shares
BREWER BOYNE WADE
Chief Operating Officer
Buy
2025-11-03
2,000 shares · $34,100
BURNETT VERA
Chief Financial Officer
Buy
2025-10-31
1,000 shares · $16,513
GUS DANIEL
General Counsel
Buy
2025-10-31
600 shares · $9,880
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-04-20

EBF likely filed this 8-K to announce its first-quarter financial results for 2026.

10-Q
10-Q
2026-01-07

EBF filed its 10-Q on January 7, 2026. The provided excerpt identifies the presence of Risk Factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-22
10-Q
10-Q
2025-10-03

EBF filed its 10-Q on October 3, 2025. The provided excerpt identifies the presence of Risk Factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-09-22
8-K
8-K
2025-07-18

EBF filed a current report on July 18, 2025, likely announcing its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-06-30

EBF filed its 10-Q on June 30, 2025. The provided excerpt identifies the inclusion of Risk Factors under Item 1A, although specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-06-23
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-06-05

EBF filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on June 5, 2025, providing shareholders with information regarding matters to be voted on at an upcoming meeting.

10-K
10-K
2025-05-13

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) filed its 10-K on May 13, 2025, which includes standard disclosures regarding financial condition, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis. Because the provided excerpts consist only of the filing's table of contents and cautionary statements, specific financial highlights and detailed risk metrics are not available.

8-K
8-K
2025-05-07
8-K
8-K
2025-04-21
8-K
8-K
2025-03-04
10-Q
10-Q
2025-01-07
8-K
8-K
2024-12-23
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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