Ennis (EBF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $22.30
GF Value $19.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ennis EBF +0.41% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates EBF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,242 Industrial Products companies, Ennis ranks better than 61.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Ennis's current share price is $22.30. Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $13.98. Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EBF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.47   Max: 1.77
Current: 1.59

During the past years, Ennis's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.47.

EBF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.51% of 2242 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs EBF: 1.59

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ennis's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $12.300. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $13.98 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Ennis  (NYSE:EBF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ennis Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ennis Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 1.32 1.27 1.54 1.46

EBF vs ACTG, ACCO, XRX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ennis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.30/13.98
=1.60

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ennis's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ennis's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=12.3/335.1230*335.1230
=12.300

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Ennis Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 9.774 240.849 13.600
201611 9.749 241.353 13.537
201702 9.909 243.603 13.632
201705 9.974 244.733 13.658
201708 10.132 245.519 13.830
201711 10.281 246.669 13.968
201802 10.359 248.991 13.942
201805 10.502 251.588 13.989
201808 10.949 252.146 14.552
201811 11.079 252.038 14.731
201902 11.139 252.776 14.768
201905 11.251 256.092 14.723
201908 11.403 256.558 14.895
201911 11.593 257.208 15.105
202002 11.357 258.678 14.713
202005 11.289 256.394 14.755
202008 11.335 259.918 14.615
202011 11.450 260.229 14.745
202102 11.582 263.014 14.757
202105 11.691 269.195 14.554
202108 11.722 273.567 14.360
202111 11.792 277.948 14.218
202202 11.776 283.716 13.910
202205 11.976 292.296 13.731
202208 12.252 296.171 13.863
202211 12.489 297.711 14.058
202302 12.853 300.840 14.318
202305 13.081 304.127 14.414
202308 13.283 307.026 14.499
202311 13.457 307.051 14.687
202402 13.558 310.326 14.641
202405 13.660 314.069 14.576
202408 13.804 314.796 14.695
202411 11.463 315.493 12.176
202502 11.618 319.082 12.202
202505 11.693 321.465 12.190
202508 11.934 323.976 12.345
202511 12.070 324.122 12.480
202602 12.226 326.785 12.538
202605 12.300 335.123 12.300

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 mean?
Ennis (EBF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ennis and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Ennis' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #863 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Ennis' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ennis' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is near median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.77. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Ennis' value of 1.60 is 27.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ennis ranks #863 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ennis has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ennis' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ACTG and ACCO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #863 out of 2242 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ennis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Ennis' value of 1.60 is 27.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ennis' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Ennis has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.20, based on 2,242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ennis's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 27.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ennis and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ennis's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ennis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ennis (EBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.75, compared to a current price of $22.30 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 27.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.20. Ennis' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ennis (EBF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ennis (EBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ennis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.30 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.75. GuruFocus considers Ennis to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (near median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: $19.75 vs. price of $22.30 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% below the Industrial Products median (#863 of 2242)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ennis Business Description

Address 2441 Presidential Parkway, Midlothian, TX, USA, 76065
Ennis Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of print products for the wholesale trade. The company's products include advertising specialties, business forms and supplies, commercial printing, eCommerce solutions, envelopes, labels and tags, and folders and packaging. Its products include snap sets, continuous forms, laser cut sheets, tags, labels, envelopes, integrated products, jumbo rolls, and pressure-sensitive products in short, medium and long runs under the following labels: Ennis, Royal Business Forms, Block Graphics, 360 Custom LabelsSM, ColorWorx, Enfusion, among others. The company's single reportable segment : Print derives its operating revenues from the manufacturing of mostly custom or semi-custom printed products sold mostly to independent distributors in the United States.
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