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Ennis, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $546M · Avg Vol: $3M/d

86
StockRank
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Q
82
V
50
M
52
P/E (TTM)
12.9x
ROE
14.0%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
4.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ennis maintains a solid quality profile with high ROIC and a clear commitment to capital allocation through active share buybacks. Their role in industrial supply chains places them as a potential beneficiary of localized manufacturing trends. However, the lack of a clear, transformative growth catalyst beyond steady-state operations makes it a 'fine' company rather than an asymmetric 'tenbagger' candidate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ennis, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of business forms, labels, and commercial printing products in the United States and Canada. The company serves a diverse customer base, including distributors, direct-marketing firms, and print brokers, with a focus on customizable and specialized solutions. Its extensive production capabilities, multi-brand strategy, and wide distribution network provide a competitive edge in a mature industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue431.8M420.1M394.6M392.4M-3.1%393.8M396.4M400.0M1.0%
EPS1.111.831.651.551.6610.6%1.671.711.762.9%
Shares25.8M25.8M26.0M25.3M-2.1%
Debt13.0M9.6M9.5M9.2M-10.9%8.1M
Equity331.4M349.8M302.0M308.7M-2.3%
Op CF46.8M69.1M65.9M52.7M4.1%66.0M
Inv CF-11.5M-55.0M13.2M-44.8M
Fin CF-27.0M-26.4M-93.7M-40.3M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.9%
21.2521.5721.8922.2122.53Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$21.52
RSI (14)
36.0
52W High
$22.94
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
82
ROIC
16.4%82.6
ROE
14.0%72.7
GP/Assets
34.0%83.9
Op. Margin
13.8%73.3
FCF/Assets
11.5%88.0
Piotroski
775.5
Int. Cover
50.0x88.1
D/E Ratio
0.03x86.9
Current Ratio
3.53x87.0
Value
50
P/E (TTM)
12.9x72.6
EV/EBITDA
7.3x25.0
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
1.7x54.2
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
4.7%86.1
Momentum
52
52W High %
94%86.3
RS 6M
-8%57.0
SMA 50/200
1.08x73.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%14.3
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%46.5
EPS Improve
-4%18.0
Q Growth
1%36.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$546M
P/E (Forward)
13.3x
Gross Margin
30.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of EBF are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
EBFEnnis, Inc.(you)$546M86Strong Buy
ACCOAcco Brands Corporation$387M92Strong Buy
XRXXerox Holdings Corporation$374M60Hold
ACTGAcacia Research Corporation$440M41Hold
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$547M84Strong Buy
LXFRLuxfer Holdings PLC$458M86Strong Buy
FSTRL.B. Foster Company$394M86Strong Buy
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.$583M79Buy
BXCBlueLinx Holdings Inc.$653M81Strong Buy
QUADQuad/Graphics, Inc.$528M96Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 28.9x · Gross margin 29.2%

Ennis, Inc. (EBF): Stock Score Summary

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ennis maintains a solid quality profile with high ROIC and a clear commitment to capital allocation through active share buybacks. Their role in industrial supply chains places them as a potential beneficiary of localized manufacturing trends. However, the lack of a clear, transformative growth catalyst beyond steady-state operations makes it a 'fine' company rather than an asymmetric 'tenbagger' candidate.

Ennis, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of business forms, labels, and commercial printing products in the United States and Canada. The company serves a diverse customer base, including distributors, direct-marketing firms, and print brokers, with a focus on customizable and specialized solutions. Its extensive production capabilities, multi-brand strategy, and wide distribution network provide a competitive edge in a mature industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$21.52
Market Cap$546M
P/E (TTM)12.86
P/E (Forward)13.34
Price/Book1.75
Return on Equity14.0%
Return on Invested Capital16.4%
Debt/Equity0.03x
Gross Margin30.8%
Operating Margin13.8%
Revenue Growth1.5%
Dividend Yield4.7%
Free Cash Flow$41M

Ennis, Inc. operates in the Business Equipment & Supplies industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ennis, Inc.’s (EBF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (50), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ennis, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ennis, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ennis, Inc. in?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Business Equipment & Supplies industry (United States).