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EnnisEBF +0.41%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.31% as of May. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 16.37. 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 3,077 Industrial Products companies, Ennis ranks better than 97.37% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Ennis's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $39.5 Mil. Ennis's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $215.8 Mil. Therefore, Ennis's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 18.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ennis's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
EBF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 16.37 Max: 20.05
Current: 20.05
During the past 13 years, Ennis's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.05%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 16.37%.
EBF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.37% of 3077
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs EBF: 20.05
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Ennis Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ennis Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ennis's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
EBF vs ACTG, ACCO, XRX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Ennis's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ennis's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ennis's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.31% mean?
Ennis (EBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.31% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ennis and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 16.37. Over the past decade, Ennis' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 20.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #81 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Ennis' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ennis' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.31% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 20.05. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Ennis' value of 18.31% is 453.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ennis ranks #81 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ACTG and ACCO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ennis ranks #81 out of 3077 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ennis in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Ennis' value of 18.31% is 453.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ennis' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.75 to 20.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.37 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Ennis has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.31, based on 3,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ennis's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.31% is 453.2% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ennis and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ennis's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.31%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 16.37. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.31%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.37 and 453.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.31. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ennis (EBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.31% as of May. 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 18.31% (12% above median its 10-year median of 16.37)
GF Value™: $19.75 vs. price of $22.30 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 453.2% above the Industrial Products median (#81 of 3077)
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 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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