Ennis Inc (EBF) Stock Analysis

Verdict: HOLD

Prudent cash flow and low debt protect a 4.66% yield, but structural decline in print forms limits earnings growth to under 3% through 2028.

Investment score: 63/100

Analysis as of 2026-09-17

Is Ennis Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis

Ennis Inc offers a reliable 4.66% dividend backed by strong free cash flow and a fortress balance sheet, but top-line revenue contraction limits total return potential to low double-digits.

7-factor investment score

Valuation: 68/100 (weight 20%)
Financial Health: 72/100 (weight 15%)
Technical Momentum: 62/100 (weight 15%)
Earnings Quality: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
Risk-Adjusted Return: 65/100 (weight 15%)

Ennis Inc opportunities and risks

What speaks for EBF

Fortress Balance Sheet and Capital Deployment Capacity

What speaks against EBF

Secular Top-Line Contraction in Paper Business Products

Peers and competitors

BRC
DLX
QUAD
DSS
LMTI

Trailing-twelve-month ratios
Ticker	P/E	P/S	EV/EBITDA	Gross margin	Net margin	FCF yield
EBF	12.8x	1.4x	7.0x	30.8%	10.8%	10.2%
BRC	19.7x	2.4x	12.5x	51.7%	12.4%	4.8%
DLX	10.7x	0.5x	6.4x	52.5%	4.8%	21.4%
QUAD	15.1x	0.2x	6.2x	32.1%	1.1%	10.0%
DSS	n/a	0.4x	n/a	-20.8%	-149.8%	-156.1%
LMTI	n/a	0.3x	n/a	22.6%	-4.6%	4.4%
Peer median	10.7x	0.4x	6.2x	32.1%	1.1%	4.8%

Frequently asked questions about Ennis Inc (EBF)

Is EBF stock a good investment?

The TradeMates model rates Ennis Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Ennis Inc offers a reliable 4.66% dividend backed by strong free cash flow and a fortress balance sheet, but top-line revenue contraction limits total return potential to low double-digits. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.

Is EBF stock a buy?

The TradeMates model verdict for EBF is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.