Ennis (EBF) EV-to-OCF: 7.63 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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EBF Ennis Inc EBF
74 GF Score
Price $21.52
GF Value $19.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ennis EV-to-OCF?

Ennis EBF -0.23% 74 EV-to-OCF is 7.63 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 8.63. GuruFocus rates EBF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,082 Industrial Products companies, Ennis ranks better than 59.21% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Ennis's Enterprise Value is $503.4 Mil. Ennis's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $66.0 Mil. Therefore, Ennis's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ennis's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

EBF' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.72   Med: 8.63   Max: 11.22
Current: 7.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ennis was 11.22. The lowest was 4.72. And the median was 8.63.

EBF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
59.21% of 3082 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.605 vs EBF: 7.63

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-24), Ennis's stock price is $21.52. Ennis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.670. Therefore, Ennis's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.89.


Ennis  (NYSE:EBF) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Ennis's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.52/1.670
=12.89

Ennis's share price for today is $21.52.
Ennis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.670.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Ennis EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Ennis EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ennis's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF Chart

Ennis Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-OCF
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Ennis Quarterly Data
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EBF vs ACTG, ACCO, XRX: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Ennis's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ennis's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ennis's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Ennis EV-to-OCF Calculation

Ennis's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=503.393/66.005
=7.63

Ennis's current Enterprise Value is $503.4 Mil.
Ennis's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $66.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 7.63 mean?
Ennis (EBF) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.63 as of Aug. 24, 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 8.63. Over the past decade, Ennis' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.72 to 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #1257 out of 3082 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Ennis' EV-to-OCF too high?
Ennis' current EV-to-OCF of 7.63 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.72 to a high of 11.22. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.61. Ennis' value of 7.63 is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ennis ranks #1257 out of 3082 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ennis has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ennis' EV-to-OCF compare to ACTG and ACCO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #1257 out of 3082 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Ennis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.61. Ennis' value of 7.63 is 34.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ennis' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.72 to 11.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 11.61, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.61, based on 3,082 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ennis's current EV-to-OCF of 7.63 is 34.3% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ennis's current EV-to-OCF is 7.63, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 8.63. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.91, compared to a current price of $21.52 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.63, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 34.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.61. Ennis' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ennis (EBF), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.63 as of Aug. 24, 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 $21.52 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.91. GuruFocus considers Ennis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EBF:

  • EV-to-OCF: 7.63 (12% below median its 10-year median of 8.63)
  • GF Value™: $19.91 vs. price of $21.52 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1257 of 3082)

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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