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Ennis Inc

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Ennis Inc AI Insights

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As of 2026-01-16

Snapshot

  • FCF of 42.5M TTM (10.9% margin) vs industry median negative FCF - rare cash generator in distressed sector[Free Cash Flow TTM]
  • Goodwill 107M is 35% of equity but 68% of tangible book - acquisition-dependent model carries impairment risk[Goodwill]
  • ROE 14.2% TTM vs industry median -3% - profitable outlier in structurally challenged printing industry[ROE TTM]

Watch Triggers

  • Total Revenue TTM: Decline >5% YoYWould pressure dividend coverage and signal accelerating secular decline
  • Goodwill: Impairment charge >10MWould confirm overpayment for acquisitions and reduce equity cushion
  • Operating Margin TTM: Falls below 10%Cost discipline is key differentiator - erosion would compress FCF

Bull Case

Near-zero leverage (0.03 D/E) with 42.5M FCF TTM supports 6.6% dividend yield and opportunistic M&A without debt stress

Debt to EquityFree Cash Flow TTMDividends Paid Per Share TTM

Operating margin 13.6% TTM vs industry median 0% - cost discipline creates durable cash flow despite revenue headwinds

Operating Margin TTMNet Margin TTM

Bear Case

Revenue growth 1.6% 5Y CAGR trails industry 6.7% - structural decline in print business forms market limits upside

Total Revenue 5Y GrowthTotal Revenue TTM

P/B 3.1x on tangible book of 157M implies market prices in goodwill that may not survive industry consolidation

P/B RatioTangible Book ValueGoodwill

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Forward Thesis

Dividend sustainability at risk if revenue decline accelerates beyond 1.6% 5Y CAGR trend

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  • 66% payout ratio on declining revenue base
  • Capex of only 5.2M suggests underinvestment
  • Print industry secular decline continues
5Y revenue CAGR 1.6% vs industry 6.7%Dividend paid 6.4M vs FCF 42.5M TTMCapex/Revenue at 1.3% - minimal reinvestment
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