Ennis, Inc. (EBF) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1997–2026) · Industrials · Business Equipment & Supplies
EV/EBITDA
↑
7.05
+6% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.67
30Y Low4.2·High100.0
P/FCF
↓
N/A
—
5yr avg: 10.52
30Y Low5.6·High23.7
P/B Ratio
↑
1.70
+1% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.68
30Y Low0.7·High2.5
ROE
↑
14.0%
↓+10% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.7%
30Y Low-14%·High18%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.13
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.16
30Y Low0.0·High27.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
EBF Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Ennis, Inc. trades at 12.3x earnings, 9% below its 5-year average of 13.5x, sitting at the 32nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 52%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $518M | $542M | $555M | $527M | $564M | $490M | $515M | $523M | $548M | $496M | $421M |
| Enterprise Value | $492M | $517M | $497M | $455M | $483M | $420M | $459M | $475M | $489M | $429M | $371M |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.33 | 12.72 | 13.77 | 12.39 | 11.95 | 16.92 | 21.31 | 13.67 | 14.62 | 15.12 | 15.87 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.32 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 1.25 | 1.31 | 1.23 | 1.44 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 1.34 | 1.18 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.70 | 1.76 | 1.84 | 1.51 | 1.70 | 1.61 | 1.71 | 1.78 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.67 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 9.25 | 8.42 | 13.30 | 11.11 | 10.49 | 9.72 | 11.78 | 11.63 | 7.54 |
| P/OCF | 9.82 | 10.29 | 8.42 | 7.63 | 12.07 | 9.68 | 9.75 | 9.15 | 10.67 | 10.94 | 7.15 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
EBF EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Ennis, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 7.1x EBITDA, 6% above its 5-year average of 6.7x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 49% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.05 | 1.28 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.16 | 1.04 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.05 | 7.41 | 7.26 | 6.15 | 5.79 | 6.74 | 8.51 | 6.88 | 7.38 | 6.94 | 6.80 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.34 | 8.82 | 9.57 | 8.05 | 8.02 | 10.01 | 13.78 | 9.16 | 9.58 | 9.00 | 9.12 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 8.29 | 7.27 | 11.39 | 9.52 | 9.34 | 8.82 | 10.52 | 10.07 | 6.64 |
EBF Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Ennis, Inc. earns an operating margin of 13.4%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. ROE of 14.0% is modest. ROIC of 15.0% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.7% | 30.7% | 29.7% | 29.8% | 30.3% | 28.7% | 29.0% | 29.4% | 30.8% | 31.6% | 29.1% |
| Operating Margin | 13.4% | 13.4% | 13.2% | 13.4% | 15.3% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.9% | 11.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 0.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 14.9% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 13.1% | 13.6% | 12.8% | 0.6% |
| ROA | 12.0% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 0.5% |
| ROIC | 15.0% | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.0% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 11.0% | 16.0% | 17.6% | 18.1% | 11.9% |
| ROCE | 16.4% | 16.4% | 15.2% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 16.1% | 13.0% |
EBF Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Ennis, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (96% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $35M exceeds total debt of $9M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.29 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.55 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.08 | -0.19 | -0.21 | -0.24 | -0.23 | -0.19 | -0.16 | -0.20 | -0.25 | -0.20 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.36 | -0.36 | -0.84 | -0.97 | -0.97 | -1.13 | -1.04 | -0.70 | -0.88 | -1.07 | -0.93 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -0.96 | -1.15 | -1.91 | -1.59 | -1.15 | -0.90 | -1.26 | -1.55 | -0.90 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 4661.44 | 3027.09 | 85.57 | 44.27 | 61.37 | 66.31 |
Net cash position: cash ($35M) exceeds total debt ($9M)
EBF Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Ennis, Inc.'s current ratio of 3.72x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.17x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 5.96x to 3.72x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.72 | 3.72 | 4.59 | 5.96 | 4.77 | 4.44 | 4.22 | 3.95 | 5.25 | 5.52 | 4.98 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.17 | 2.17 | 3.42 | 4.77 | 3.63 | 3.40 | 3.29 | 3.03 | 4.13 | 4.63 | 4.05 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.98 | 0.98 | 2.18 | 3.28 | 2.28 | 2.30 | 2.15 | 1.80 | 2.80 | 3.25 | 2.69 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.08 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 1.10 | 1.08 | 0.98 | 1.20 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 1.10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.95 | 4.95 | 7.15 | 7.36 | 6.42 | 7.40 | 7.73 | 8.88 | 7.83 | 9.56 | 9.04 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 36.84 | 35.84 | 41.02 | 45.23 | 35.61 | 38.63 | 35.87 | 36.75 | 35.16 | 38.22 |
EBF Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Ennis, Inc. returns 7.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.9% dividend yield and 2.8% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 60.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 8.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.9% | 4.8% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 13.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.8% | 60.8% | 228.7% | 60.7% | 54.6% | 87.7% | 97.4% | 61.3% | 60.4% | 67.6% | 3213.5% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 10.8% | 11.9% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 15.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $26M | $25M | $26M |
Peer Comparison
Compare EBF with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EBFYou | $518M | 12.3 | 7.1 | — | 30.7% | 13.4% | 14.0% | 15.0% | 0.1 |
 MRTN | $1B | 80.6 | 11.5 | — | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.0 |
 ACCO | $352M | 8.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 VPG | $2B | 352.3 | 72.4 | 295.1 | 38.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.5 |
 USLM | $3B | 23.8 | 15.4 | 31.2 | 48.8% | 42.4% | 23.8% | 48.5% | 0.0 |
 QUAD | $397M | 14.1 | 3.9 | 7.8 | 18.4% | 4.9% | 30.3% | 17.9% | 2.2 |
 DLTH | $152M | -8.5 | 17.1 | 9.2 | 53.4% | -1.6% | -9.5% | -2.1% | 8.9 |
 STRT | $331M | 17.3 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 15.0% | 4.0% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.3 |
 IP | $20B | -5.5 | 1390.0 | — | 29.5% | -11.3% | -30.6% | -11.3% | 514.4 |
 PKG | $21B | 27.3 | 13.0 | 28.7 | 21.0% | 14.0% | 17.1% | 12.6% | 2.3 |
 SON | $5B | 12.7 | 7.7 | 12.7 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.9 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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EBF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EBF stock.
What is Ennis, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Ennis, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 12.3x. The historical average is 14.1x. This places it at the 32th percentile of its historical range.
What is Ennis, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Ennis, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.9x.
What is Ennis, Inc.'s ROE?
Ennis, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 14.0%. The historical average is 10.8%.
Is EBF stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Ennis, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 12.3x. This is at the 32th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Ennis, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Ennis, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.93% with a payout ratio of 60.8%.
What are Ennis, Inc.'s profit margins?
Ennis, Inc. has 30.7% gross margin and 13.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Ennis, Inc. have?
Ennis, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.