Ennis, Inc., established in 1909 and based in Midlothian, Texas (originally incorporated as Ennis Business Forms, Inc.), is a U.S.-based company dedicated ...
Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is a prominent player in the business equipment and supplies industry, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a comprehensive array of printed products. The company's core offerings include continuous and snap-set forms, laser cut sheets, integrated products, tags, labels, envelopes, and pressure-sensitive materials, marketed under ...Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is a prominent player in the business equipment and supplies industry, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a comprehensive array of printed products. The company's core offerings include continuous and snap-set forms, laser cut sheets, integrated products, tags, labels, envelopes, and pressure-sensitive materials, marketed under a diverse portfolio of brands such as Ennis, Royal Business Forms, and ColorWorx. Beyond its traditional forms business, Ennis expands its value proposition through services like point-of-purchase advertising, kitting, and fulfillment solutions, primarily for large franchise and fast-food chains via its Adams McClure brand. Additionally, the company produces presentation folders, custom envelopes, and security documents under brands like Admore, Trade Envelopes, and Northstar, emphasizing its versatility in meeting varied client needs. With a workforce of over 1,835 employees, the company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions since its inception, fostering a robust network of independent distributors nationwide. Financially, Ennis demonstrates stable performance, as indicated by its TTM (trailing twelve months) figures: a market capitalization of approximately $564 million, an enterprise value-to-sales ratio of 1.33, and a healthy gross profit margin of 30.8%. The company maintains a conservative balance sheet with minimal debt (debt-to-equity ratio of 0.026) and generates substantial free cash flow (yield 9.8%), supporting its dividend payouts (yield 4.5%) and potential reinvestment. Under the leadership of Chairman, CEO & President Keith S. Walters, who has served as CEO since 1997, Ennis focuses on operational efficiency and product innovation, leveraging its strong customer relationships and distribution network to sustain its competitive edge in the evolving print industry. Despite the digital transformation affecting traditional print, Ennis continues to adapt by expanding its service offerings and enhancing its product portfolio, positioning itself for long-term resilience and growth.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$392.4M
-0.6%
+2.3%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$42.6M
+6.0%
+11.7%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+30.7%
+3.2%
+8.0%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+13.4%
+2.0%
+10.2%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+10.9%
+6.6%
+9.1%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$0
-100.0%
+115.7%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
0.0%
-100.0%
+110.8%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
3.0%
-4.9%
-13.1%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
3.72x
-18.8%
-5.3%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
