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Ennis Inc. (EBF) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$21.38 -1.75% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.36

Ennis Inc. (EBF) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (30.7% gross margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $541.3M
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As of 2026-11-03, Ennis Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $21.38 (-1.75% 1D, market cap $541.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EBF ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Office Equipment/Supplies/Services), EBF carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.9x, gross margin of 30.7%, and ROIC of 15.2%. By comparison, MLKN (MillerKnoll Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 16.0x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $1.48B) and HNI (HNI Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 63.8x, ROIC 3.4%, cap $3.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EBF leads on earnings multiple (12.9x) while EBF leads on capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC).

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Per EBF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28, CIK 0000033002), Ennis Inc. generated $392.4M in revenue (-0.6% YoY), $42.6M in net income, and $52.7M in free cash flow against $354.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (30.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.36 (-0.08%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 13.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B+
Cash (15)Whales (8)SEC (18)Macro (13)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
$27 Bull$23 Base$18 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EBF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY EBF SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 9.40 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
80
Grade A-$22.27+1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
77
Grade B+$22.50+0.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
75
Grade B+$22.54-5.1% Next Q
Current
72
Grade B$21.38+7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 72/100 (B) score, EBF faces multiple-compression risk if 12.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 28.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($21.94) or 200D SMA ($21.21) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($22.73) toward Bear Floor ($17.53).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
36.530 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
9.40>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE75% OF RANGE
L: $16$21.38H: $23
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (30.7% gross margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 31 / 40
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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (75)

15.2% ROIC with 30.7% gross margin and 9.57% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 9.40 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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NEUTRAL (65)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like EBF
  • ✓Strong cash generator (30.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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EBF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.29%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $21.76H $21.76L $21.38C $21.38VOL 155.5K
RES: $23.12SUP: $21.37SMA50: $21.94SMA200: $21.21
$23.38$22.17$20.95$19.74$18.52RES $23.12SUP $21.37$21.382026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
4.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -0.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #116 of 1009 ⚔️ MLKN vs EBF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (EBF vs. MLKN, HNI, BTOC, ILAG)

Industry: Office Equipment/Supplies/Services (13 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ennis Inc. (EBF) ranks #116 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #575 by equity capitalization ($541.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EBF leads on earnings valuation at 12.9x trailing P/E, while EBF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.2% ROIC and 30.7% gross margin. EBF currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EBF ACTIVE
Ennis Inc.
B 72/100 12.9x 30.7% 15.2% -1.75% $541.3M Benchmark Subject
MLKN
MillerKnoll Inc.
C+ 67/100 16.0x 38.8% 14.0% +0.75% $1.48B /mlkn-vs-ebf →
HNI
HNI Corporation
C- 60/100 63.8x 41.4% 3.4% +2.32% $3.54B /hni-vs-ebf →
BTOC
Armlogi Holding Corp.
E 23/100 — -1.6% -35.0% +4.76% $6.3M /btoc-vs-ebf →
ILAG
Intelligent Living Application Group Inc.
E 28/100 — 2.9% -35.0% -5.24% $4.1M /ilag-vs-ebf →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-28 • CIK 0000033002 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28), Ennis Inc. (EBF) reported GAAP revenue of $392.4M (-0.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $394.6M , and -6.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $42.6M, operating cash flow of $52.7M, and free cash flow of $52.7M (-19.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, EBF closed FY2025 with $354.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 9.40, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-02-28 $392.4M $42.6M $52.7M $52.7M $354.3M —
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-28 $394.6M $40.2M $65.9M $65.9M $346.1M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-29 $420.1M $42.6M $69.1M $69.1M — —

3. EBF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EBF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Ennis Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $21.38 (-1.75% 1D, market cap $541.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EBF ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EBF compare to MLKN and HNI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Office Equipment/Supplies/Services), EBF carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.9x, gross margin of 30.7%, and ROIC of 15.2%. By comparison, MLKN (MillerKnoll Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 16.0x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $1.48B) and HNI (HNI Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 63.8x, ROIC 3.4%, cap $3.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EBF leads on earnings multiple (12.9x) while EBF leads on capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EBF?

Per EBF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28, CIK 0000033002), Ennis Inc. generated $392.4M in revenue (-0.6% YoY), $42.6M in net income, and $52.7M in free cash flow against $354.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (30.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EBF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EBF last traded at $21.38 (-1.75% on volume of 155,507 shares), positioning the stock -2.55% below its 50-day simple moving average ($21.94) and +0.80% above its 200-day simple moving average ($21.21). Across its 52-week range of $16.33 to $23.09, EBF sits at the 74.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.2% ($20.48 to $22.28).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

EBF — Ennis Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-02-28

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Ennis Inc. (EBF) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 72/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $21.38 (-1.75% 1D, market capitalization $541.3M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.2%, gross margin of 30.7%, operating margin of 13.4%, and free cash flow yield of 9.57%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (18/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 9.40, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Ennis Inc. (EBF) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Office Equipment/Supplies/Services industry. Per the recent news wire, the company's product lines include ATM paper and parking tickets, following the addition of a Michigan maker of those products, and thermal paper, following the acquisition of thermal paper manufacturer Telemark. Customer base and detailed revenue-by-segment breakdown are — Gross margin is 30.7%, operating margin 13.4%, and net margin 10.9%, per the market data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-02-28), Ennis Inc. (EBF) reported $392.4M in annual revenue (up from $394.6M in FY2024, -0.6% YoY) and $42.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($420.1M revenue, $42.6M net income) through FY2025, EBF scaled operating cash flow to $52.7M and free cash flow to $52.7M, backed by $354.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 72/100): Strong cash generator (30.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $16.33 – $23.09 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 12.9x trailing P/E and 9.9x EV/EBITDA against 13.4% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and sector-correlation data are therefore — Investors would need to independently map supplier dependencies and customer concentration before assessing second-order bottlenecks.

  • Key Question #1: Can EBF sustain or expand its 13.4% operating margin and 15.2% ROIC against Office Equipment/Supplies/Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $392.4M and free cash flow of $52.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is EBF's 12.0x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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EBF Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $21.38?

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TA TapeReader_Pro RQD DEBATE OPENER • Price Action & Volume Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $26.51 (+24.0%)
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Per the Roarable RQD rating, strong insider conviction (18/20) and a forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 9.4, Piotroski F 7/9) sit alongsi

Here is why I am bullish on EBF here at $21.38: Per the Roarable RQD rating, strong insider conviction (18/20) and a forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 9.4, Piotroski F 7/9) sit alongside a 9.57% FCF yield and 15.2% ROIC at a 12.9 P/E.. Compare EBF's 13.4% operating margin and 15.2% ROIC against the rest of Office Equipment/Supplies/Services. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $20.31 are getting bought.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — EBF's 18/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $18.39 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $21.38

Per the SEC financials, revenue fell from $420.1M to $392.4M and free cash flow fell from $69.1M to $52.7M across FY 2023 to FY 2025, w

Careful chasing EBF at $21.38. Per the SEC financials, revenue fell from $420.1M to $392.4M and free cash flow fell from $69.1M to $52.7M across FY 2023 to FY 2025, while whale 13F flow scored only 8 of 20.. Gross margin is 30.7%, but operating margin is 13.4%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $18.39 on multiple compression.

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