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Why EBF Stock dropped -2.11% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$21.76 -2.11% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Ennis Inc. (EBF) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $550.9M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EBF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.2%
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Why EBF Stock dropped -2.11% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ennis Inc. (EBF) dropped -2.11% to $21.76, trading at 80% of its 52-week range ($16.33 – $23.09). Solid 31% profit margin (15% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 80% of its 52-week range ($16.33 – $23.09) with RSI-14 at 32.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.2% around $21.76 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 30.7% gross margin and $52.7M annual free cash flow.
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EBF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.21%▲ ASCENDING TRIANGLE
2026-10-30O $21.90H $22.18L $21.34C $21.76VOL 155.5K
RES: $23.11SUP: $21.38SMA50: $21.94SMA200: $21.18
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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).
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Consumer Discretionary Rank #223 of 1011
⚔️ MLKN vs EBF Full Matrix →
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 #223 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #576 by equity capitalization ($550.9M). 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. MLKN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with EBF at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBF
ACTIVE
Ennis Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 12.9x | 30.7% | 15.2% | -2.11% | $550.9M | Benchmark Subject |
| MLKN MillerKnoll Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 16.0x | 38.8% | 14.0% | +2.85% | $1.47B | /mlkn-vs-ebf → |
| HNI HNI Corporation | C | 62/100 | 63.8x | 41.4% | 3.4% | +2.20% | $3.46B | /hni-vs-ebf → |
| BTOC Armlogi Holding Corp. | E | 33/100 | — | -1.6% | -35.0% | +0.47% | $6.0M | /btoc-vs-ebf → |
| ILAG Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. | E | 28/100 | — | 2.9% | -35.0% | -14.63% | $4.4M | /ilag-vs-ebf → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-28 • CIK 0000033002In 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 | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-02-28 | $394.6M | $40.2M | $65.9M | $65.9M | $346.1M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-02-29 | $420.1M | $42.6M | $69.1M | $69.1M | — | — |
3. EBF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs EBF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Ennis Inc. (NYSE: EBF) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $21.76 (-2.11% 1D, market cap $550.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, EBF ranks #223 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 C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.9x, gross margin of 30.7%, and ROIC of 15.2%. By comparison, MLKN (MillerKnoll Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 16.0x, ROIC 14.0%, cap $1.47B) and HNI (HNI Corporation) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 63.8x, ROIC 3.4%, cap $3.46B). 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)—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 $21.76 (-2.11% on volume of 157,442 shares), positioning the stock -0.82% below its 50-day simple moving average ($21.94) and +2.74% above its 200-day simple moving average ($21.18). Across its 52-week range of $16.33 to $23.09, EBF sits at the 80.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 32.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.2% ($20.85 to $22.67).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is EBF stock moving today?
Why EBF Stock dropped -2.11% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 31% profit margin (15% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.