Ennis (EBF) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
EBF - Ennis, Inc.
$22.36
-0.06 (-0.27%)
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5d:
+1.08%
30d:
+4.53%
90d:
+4.83%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 28, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: EBF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: EBF shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$25.44
Based on 4.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.80
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: EBF is currently trading at $22.36, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $21.52 to $22.56. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.0) is in line with its historical norms (13.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, EBF is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $21.99. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: EBF scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, EBF is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $21.99. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: EBF scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$21.52 -
$22.56
Company Quality Score
60/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($24.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.1% growth with 3.4% revenue growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 60/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$21.52 -
$22.56
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$21.99
Resistance Level
$22.83
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 16, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.97
Wall Street Target
$24.00
(+7.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-27.5%
Profit Margin
9.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.1% premium
PE vs Historical
14.0 vs 13.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$22.83
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$23.31
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$23.80
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$22.31
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 3.9%)
$35.64
(+59%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.0, Growth: 3.9%)
$25.08
(+12%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.9, Growth: 3.9%)
$21.32
(-5%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.56 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.54
Bull Case
$25.62
(+15%)
Analyst growth 3.9%, PE expands to 16.0
Base Case
$23.29
(+4%)
Market implied 3.9%, PE stable at 14.6
Bear Case
$15.25
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026 4:03 PM ET
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