Ennis, Inc. (EBF) — Stock Score Summary

Ennis, Inc. (EBF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ennis, Inc. manufactures business forms, labels, and promotional products. While some specialty printing and labels could theoretically see indirect benefits from 'Reshoring & Resilient Supply Chains,' this connection is too tenuous and not a powerful, underpriced tailwind. The 'business forms' segment faces structural decline, and the overall business model does not inherently present the 'un-copyable moat' or 'long reinvestment runway' characteristic of a quality compounder under the Terry Smith lens. The asymmetric opportunity is not apparent.

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$20.28
Market Cap$513M
P/E (TTM)12.08
P/E (Forward)12.46
Price/Book1.64
Return on Equity14.0%
Return on Invested Capital16.4%
Debt/Equity2.98
Gross Margin30.7%
Operating Margin11.2%
Revenue Growth4.0%
Dividend Yield5.0%
Free Cash Flow$25M

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 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (69), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ennis, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 100/100. 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).
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