Ennis Inc. (EBF) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$21.38 -1.75% NYSE β€’ 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 (31% profit 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 β€’ 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, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EBF ranks #118 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 (31% profit margin)β€”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)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) β€’ 13.4% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š 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 β€’ 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ Β· 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: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EBF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±4.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY EBF SCORES 72/100 (B) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

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

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

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

β–Ό #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)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ 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 Ξ±
Trajectory: A- (80) β†’ B (72)Full Audit β†’
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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) β€” 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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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±4.2%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (EBF)

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EBF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.29%πŸ›‘οΈ 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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EBF Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
4.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for EBF. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #118 of 1011 βš”οΈ MLKN vs EBF Full Matrix β†’

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

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

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ennis Inc. (EBF) ranks #118 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #577 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 β†’
HNI
HNI Corporation
C- 60/100 63.8x 41.4% 3.4% +2.32% $3.54B /hni-vs-ebf β†’
BTOC
Armlogi Holding Corp.
E 23/100 β€” -1.6% -35.0% +4.76% $6.3M /btoc-vs-ebf β†’
ILAG
Intelligent Living Application Group Inc.
E 28/100 β€” 2.9% -35.0% -5.24% $4.1M /ilag-vs-ebf β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-02-28 β€’ 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 β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-28 $394.6M $40.2M $65.9M $65.9M $346.1M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-29 $420.1M $42.6M $69.1M $69.1M β€” β€”

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, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EBF ranks #118 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 (31% profit margin)β€”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 Β±4.2% ($20.48 to $22.28).

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What is EBF's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for EBF.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 72/100 (B) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

EBF β€” Ennis Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:35:05Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, EBF scores 73 out of 100, earning a letter grade of B and the verdict label "Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward." The rating is built from five pillars:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 15.2% and an FCF yield of 9.57%. These are the strongest operating-quality signals in the rating and suggest the business generates meaningful returns on the capital it employs.
  • Whale 13F Flow (8 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score modestly. This is the weakest pillar and indicates that large-holder conviction is not a clear tailwind in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction (18 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score strongly, indicating insider activity is supportive relative to the rating's framework.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity produce a moderate score. The stock is rated as moving in line with the broader market rather than as a high-beta or defensive outlier.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (18 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z of 9.4, Piotroski F of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5 score strongly, indicating the balance sheet screens as financially sound on these measures.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a balance sheet and cash-generation profile that screen well, paired with insider activity that is supportive and institutional positioning that is comparatively less so. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 12.9 and a forward P/E of 12, which per the market data are modest multiples, while a 4.7% dividend yield adds income. Upside drivers would be sustained margin and cash-flow performance; a key downside consideration is that the source data shows year-over-year revenue and net income declines across the reported periods (see Financial Trend). This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$21.76$550.9M12.9129.91.684.7%1.0$16.33 - $23.0915.2%

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the items below are all tagged to EBF and carry a YELLOW light and "MARKET WIRE" impact label:

  • A Simply Wall St item notes the stock is going ex-dividend soon.
  • A Stock Titan item reports a Michigan maker of ATM paper and parking tickets is now part of Ennis.
  • A MarketBeat item reports the stock reached a new 12-month high.
  • An Investing.com Canada item reports the acquisition of thermal paper manufacturer Telemark.
  • A Stock Traders Daily item covers volatility zones as tactical triggers.
  • An ad-hoc-news.de item reports the stock trading at 21.38 US dollars after an October 30 session.

Per the news wire, the acquisition activity is the most concrete operating catalyst. Risk watch items include the volatility commentary and the reported revenue declines in the financial history. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals or butterfly links are present in the source data.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's total debt and liability position, given that debt and EPS are Not available in source data for the reported periods?
  • What is the drivers behind the reported revenue and net income declines across FY 2023 to FY 2025, and how do acquisitions like Telemark affect that trend?
  • What is the institutional ownership composition, given that the holders section is NONE and whale 13F flow scored 8 of 20?
  • What is the dividend history and payout sustainability, given a 4.7% yield and declining free cash flow?
  • What are the segment-level margins and customer concentration, which are not provided in the source data?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is EBF (B β€’ RQD 73/100) a Buy at $21.76?

Welcome to the EBF (Ennis Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward) in Office Equipment/Supplies/Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $17.41 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $21.76

Pump the brakes on EBF β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on EBF, but look at what you are paying: 12.9x trailing P/E with 30.7% gross margins. Unless Ennis Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $27.85 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $21.76

EBF cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on EBF, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Office Equipment/Supplies/Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $21.76 (52-wk range $16.33 - $23.09), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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