Stock Analysis
Ennis, Inc.EBF
P/E 14.52×· 5Y range 10.06–18.91×· 79th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Manifold Business Forms
AnalystsStrong Buy5 analystsP/E 14.5× sits at the 79th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1656% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Financial Health100
- Quality97
Risks
- Valuation80
- Growth45
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 7.8 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Interest coverage 4842.7× — debt well covered
What's happening with EBF
Profile
Strong financial health, earnings quality and valuation; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation80/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (79th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (10.4%)25/25
- P/S (1.4x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (9.6x)25/25
- Growth45/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-0.5%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (10.1%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (10.6%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (4.8%)5/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (16.2%)20/25
- ROE (12.4%)12/25
- Net margin (9.8%)13/25
- Operating margin (13.6%)12/25
- Financial Health100/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (7.81)25/25
- Current ratio (3.79)25/25
- Interest coverage (4842.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-7.53)25/25
- FCF conversion (153%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.9%)25/25
- Moat63/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (8/9 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (29.8%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.5%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 0.5%/yr
About Ennis, Inc.
Ennis Inc is a trade printer company that manufactures a broad range of printed products throughout the United States. Show more
It is engaged in the business of manufacturing, designing, and selling business forms and other printed business products to distributors located in the United States. Through a network of independent distributors, its channel encompasses independent print distributors, commercial printers, direct mail, fulfillment companies, payroll and accounts payable software companies, and advertising agencies, among others. The group operates in a single reportable segment called Print and derives its operating revenues from the manufacturing of mostly custom or semi-custom printed products sold mostly to independent distributors in the United States.
Headquarters: MIDLOTHIAN, TX · Employees: 1,835 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
80AP/E (TTM)14.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.1x–18.9x · 79th pct
P/FCF10.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield10.4%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 6.4%–13.3% · 77th pct
P/S (TTM)1.44xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.1x–1.5x · 95th pct
EV/EBIT9.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.8x–10.0x · 62nd pct
EV/Sales1.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.81xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield4.43%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio65.7%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC16.2%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE12.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin9.8%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin13.6%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin30.6%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin15.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin14.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
45D+Revenue CAGR-0.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR10.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)10.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth4.8%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.0%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
100A+Altman Z-Score7.81A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio3.79xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.33xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4842.7xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.01xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt16.56xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-7.53A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion152.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.2%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.10xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BREWER BOYNE WADE Filed | BREWER BOYNE WADE | SellC | -2000 | |
BREWER BOYNE WADE Filed | BREWER BOYNE WADE | SellC | -1103 | |
BREWER BOYNE WADE Filed | BREWER BOYNE WADE | BuyC | +1.1K | |
BREWER BOYNE WADE Filed | BREWER BOYNE WADE | BuyC | +2.0K | |
Gruenes Walter D Filed | Gruenes Walter D | Grant / award | +2.7K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WALTERS MARGARET A Filed | WALTERS MARGARET A | Grant / award | +2.7K | |
Carter Aaron Filed | Carter Aaron | Grant / award | +2.7K | |
CLEMENS BARBARA T Filed | CLEMENS BARBARA T | Grant / award | +2.7K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
63BROIC >12% Years8/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)29.8%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.5%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.54
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.14
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$12.43
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.26M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$54.01M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-50.75MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$314.21M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability7.17xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$570.00M
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.27B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Ennis, Inc. (EBF)
Ennis, Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 7.81 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -7.53 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -0%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- At a valuation score of 80/100, EBF trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 14.5).
- The stock currently yields 4.4% in dividends.
See how EBF ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Pre-Mkt | $0.39 | $0.37 | -6.1% | $100.8M | $102.0M |
Recent Market Moves
See all EBF moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Regular | 22.21 | -2.37% | -3.68 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 22.12 | -2.77% | -4.22 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 22.01 | +2.42% | 4.25 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 22.08 | +2.75% | 4.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about EBF
What is the current Ennis, Inc. (EBF) stock price?
EBF is trading at $22.36 at the last market close, down 0.27% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks EBF pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is EBF stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Ennis, Inc.'s financial health at 100/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is EBF stock overvalued?
Ennis, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 14.5 and our valuation score rates it 80/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Ennis, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for EBF. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Ennis, Inc. operate in?
Ennis, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Manifold Business Forms industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Ennis, Inc. do?
Ennis Inc is a trade printer company that manufactures a broad range of printed products throughout the United States.
About Ennis, Inc. (EBF) Stock
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Manifold Business Forms industry. As of the latest update, Ennis, Inc. is trading at $22.36, down 0.27% on the day with a market capitalization of $570 million. The financial health score for EBF is 100/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for EBF stock.
EBF Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Ennis, Inc. (EBF) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time EBF stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for EBF, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for EBF with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Ennis, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 100/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for EBF.
- Sector peers: Compare EBF against 4 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is EBF a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Ennis, Inc. (EBF) as an investment. The financial health score of 100/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Ennis, Inc. (EBF) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.