Ennis Inc (EBF) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ennis Inc (EBF) has net assets worth $304.79 Million USD as of November 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($354.26 Million) and total liabilities ($49.46 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check financial resilience of Ennis Inc to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $304.79 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 86.04% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.7% |
| 5-Year Change | 0.48% |
| 10-Year Change | 1.15% |
| Growth Volatility | 24.35 |
Ennis Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ennis Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Ennis Inc balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Ennis Inc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ennis Inc from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Ennis Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | $301.98 Million | -13.68% |
| 2024-02-29 | $349.84 Million | +5.55% |
| 2023-02-28 | $331.43 Million | +9.09% |
| 2022-02-28 | $303.81 Million | +1.09% |
| 2021-02-28 | $300.55 Million | +2.11% |
| 2020-02-29 | $294.33 Million | +1.80% |
| 2019-02-28 | $289.13 Million | +10.48% |
| 2018-02-28 | $261.70 Million | +4.12% |
| 2017-02-28 | $251.35 Million | -15.81% |
| 2016-02-29 | $298.55 Million | +4.87% |
| 2015-02-28 | $284.68 Million | -21.56% |
| 2014-02-28 | $362.94 Million | +0.48% |
| 2013-02-28 | $361.22 Million | +0.37% |
| 2012-02-29 | $359.88 Million | +3.51% |
| 2011-02-28 | $347.68 Million | +10.99% |
| 2010-02-28 | $313.26 Million | +7.28% |
| 2009-02-28 | $292.01 Million | -16.21% |
| 2008-02-29 | $348.48 Million | +10.14% |
| 2007-02-28 | $316.40 Million | +6.41% |
| 2006-02-28 | $297.33 Million | +9.42% |
| 2005-02-28 | $271.73 Million | +145.73% |
| 2004-02-29 | $110.58 Million | +14.12% |
| 2003-02-28 | $96.90 Million | +0.90% |
| 2002-02-28 | $96.03 Million | +4.91% |
| 2001-02-28 | $91.54 Million | +3.71% |
| 2000-02-29 | $88.27 Million | +5.71% |
| 1999-02-28 | $83.50 Million | +2.20% |
| 1998-02-28 | $81.70 Million | +0.12% |
| 1997-02-28 | $81.60 Million | +4.35% |
| 1996-02-29 | $78.20 Million | +12.84% |
| 1995-02-28 | $69.30 Million | +17.66% |
| 1994-02-28 | $58.90 Million | -2.81% |
| 1993-02-28 | $60.60 Million | -8.87% |
| 1992-02-29 | $66.50 Million | +19.18% |
| 1991-02-28 | $55.80 Million | -8.07% |
| 1990-02-28 | $60.70 Million | +14.53% |
| 1989-02-28 | $53.00 Million | +6.85% |
| 1988-02-29 | $49.60 Million | -8.15% |
| 1987-02-28 | $54.00 Million | +7.36% |
| 1986-02-28 | $50.30 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ennis Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 366.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $184.43 Million | 61.07% |
| Common Stock | $75.13 Million | 24.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-11.43 Million | -3.78% |
| Other Components | $53.84 Million | 17.83% |
| Total Equity | $301.98 Million | 100.00% |
Ennis Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ennis Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Ur Energy Inc
NYSE MKT:URG
|
$534.22 Million |
|
Surfilter Network Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300311
|
$534.27 Million |
|
Hefei Taihe Optoelectronic
SHG:603656
|
$534.34 Million |
|
Wuhan DDMC Culture Co Ltd
SHG:600136
|
$534.56 Million |
|
Beijing Leadman Biochemistry Co Ltd
SHE:300289
|
$534.16 Million |
|
Beijing Shengtong Printing Co Ltd
SHE:002599
|
$533.94 Million |
|
Lanzhou Greatwall Electrical Co Ltd
SHG:600192
|
$533.94 Million |
|
PKU HealthCare Corp Ltd
SHE:000788
|
$533.74 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ennis Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 349,841,000 to 301,980,000, a change of -47,861,000 (-13.7%).
- Net income of 40,222,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 91,988,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,837,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,593,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 4,149,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $40.22 Million | +13.32% |
| Dividends Paid | $91.99 Million | -30.46% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.84 Million | -0.61% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.59 Million | +0.53% |
| Other Changes | $4.15 Million | +1.37% |
| Total Change | $- | -13.68% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ennis Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.83x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.62x to 1.83x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-02-28 | $2.19 | $21.12 | x |
| 1987-02-28 | $2.43 | $21.12 | x |
| 1988-02-29 | $2.41 | $21.12 | x |
| 1989-02-28 | $2.67 | $21.12 | x |
| 1990-02-28 | $3.10 | $21.12 | x |
| 1991-02-28 | $3.05 | $21.12 | x |
| 1992-02-29 | $3.70 | $21.12 | x |
| 1993-02-28 | $3.53 | $21.12 | x |
| 1994-02-28 | $3.50 | $21.12 | x |
| 1995-02-28 | $4.20 | $21.12 | x |
| 1996-02-29 | $4.75 | $21.12 | x |
| 1997-02-28 | $4.96 | $21.12 | x |
| 1998-02-28 | $4.96 | $21.12 | x |
| 1999-02-28 | $5.15 | $21.12 | x |
| 2000-02-29 | $5.43 | $21.12 | x |
| 2001-02-28 | $5.63 | $21.12 | x |
| 2002-02-28 | $5.88 | $21.12 | x |
| 2003-02-28 | $5.88 | $21.12 | x |
| 2004-02-29 | $6.66 | $21.12 | x |
| 2005-02-28 | $14.11 | $21.12 | x |
| 2006-02-28 | $11.56 | $21.12 | x |
| 2007-02-28 | $12.28 | $21.12 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | $13.48 | $21.12 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | $11.32 | $21.12 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | $12.10 | $21.12 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | $13.40 | $21.12 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | $13.89 | $21.12 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | $13.88 | $21.12 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | $13.88 | $21.12 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | $11.01 | $21.12 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | $11.61 | $21.12 | x |
| 2017-02-28 | $9.76 | $21.12 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | $10.30 | $21.12 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | $11.19 | $21.12 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | $11.30 | $21.12 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | $11.56 | $21.12 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | $11.64 | $21.12 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | $12.77 | $21.12 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | $13.49 | $21.12 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | $11.54 | $21.12 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ennis Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.32%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.19%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.16x
- Recent ROE (13.32%) is below the historical average (15.91%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 22.66% | 10.32% | 1.47x | 1.49x | $6.37 Million |
| 1987 | 23.33% | 11.26% | 1.41x | 1.47x | $7.20 Million |
| 1988 | 31.85% | 13.45% | 1.58x | 1.50x | $10.84 Million |
| 1989 | 35.47% | 14.66% | 1.74x | 1.39x | $13.50 Million |
| 1990 | 34.60% | 16.20% | 1.64x | 1.30x | $14.93 Million |
| 1991 | 37.81% | 16.72% | 1.72x | 1.31x | $15.52 Million |
| 1992 | 31.88% | 16.08% | 1.62x | 1.22x | $14.55 Million |
| 1993 | 35.15% | 16.47% | 1.70x | 1.25x | $15.24 Million |
| 1994 | 33.11% | 14.67% | 1.78x | 1.26x | $13.61 Million |
| 1995 | 28.86% | 14.28% | 1.65x | 1.23x | $13.07 Million |
| 1996 | 23.79% | 13.09% | 1.52x | 1.20x | $10.78 Million |
| 1997 | 16.54% | 8.78% | 1.62x | 1.16x | $5.34 Million |
| 1998 | 12.48% | 6.61% | 1.63x | 1.16x | $2.03 Million |
| 1999 | 16.89% | 9.34% | 1.60x | 1.13x | $5.75 Million |
| 2000 | 17.13% | 9.08% | 1.62x | 1.17x | $6.30 Million |
| 2001 | 14.39% | 5.75% | 1.60x | 1.56x | $4.02 Million |
| 2002 | 15.58% | 6.32% | 1.70x | 1.45x | $5.36 Million |
| 2003 | 15.73% | 6.33% | 1.58x | 1.57x | $5.56 Million |
| 2004 | 16.23% | 6.92% | 1.68x | 1.39x | $6.89 Million |
| 2005 | 8.45% | 6.28% | 0.73x | 1.83x | $-4.21 Million |
| 2006 | 13.63% | 7.25% | 1.13x | 1.66x | $10.80 Million |
| 2007 | 13.15% | 7.11% | 1.22x | 1.51x | $9.96 Million |
| 2008 | 12.80% | 7.30% | 1.19x | 1.47x | $9.74 Million |
| 2009 | -11.22% | -5.61% | 1.34x | 1.49x | $-61.97 Million |
| 2010 | 11.24% | 6.80% | 1.20x | 1.38x | $3.88 Million |
| 2011 | 12.84% | 8.11% | 1.16x | 1.36x | $9.86 Million |
| 2012 | 8.71% | 6.07% | 0.97x | 1.48x | $-4.63 Million |
| 2013 | 6.84% | 4.63% | 1.08x | 1.37x | $-11.41 Million |
| 2014 | 3.63% | 2.43% | 1.01x | 1.48x | $-23.10 Million |
| 2015 | -15.64% | -7.67% | 1.28x | 1.59x | $-73.00 Million |
| 2016 | 11.97% | 6.28% | 1.45x | 1.31x | $5.88 Million |
| 2017 | 0.71% | 0.50% | 1.10x | 1.29x | $-23.36 Million |
| 2018 | 12.57% | 8.89% | 1.12x | 1.26x | $6.73 Million |
| 2019 | 12.95% | 9.34% | 1.10x | 1.26x | $8.52 Million |
| 2020 | 13.01% | 8.73% | 1.20x | 1.24x | $8.86 Million |
| 2021 | 8.02% | 6.73% | 0.98x | 1.21x | $-5.96 Million |
| 2022 | 9.54% | 7.25% | 1.08x | 1.21x | $-1.40 Million |
| 2023 | 14.27% | 10.95% | 1.10x | 1.19x | $14.16 Million |
| 2024 | 12.18% | 10.14% | 1.05x | 1.14x | $7.61 Million |
| 2025 | 13.32% | 10.19% | 1.13x | 1.16x | $10.02 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ennis Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Business Equipment & Supplies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
- Average net assets among peers: $2,092,609,667
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3.78%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Inc (EBF) | $304.79 Million | 22.66% | 0.16x | $534.19 Million |
| Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) | $864.80 Million | 11.78% | 2.57x | $316.38 Million |
| Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) | $42.03 Million | -30.35% | 0.12x | $393.56 Million |
| Xerox Corp (XRX) | $5.37 Billion | 7.22% | 3.92x | $166.09 Million |
About Ennis Inc
Ennis, Inc. produces and sells business forms and other printed products in the United States. The company sells snap sets, continuous forms, laser cut sheets, tags, labels, envelopes, integrated products, jumbo rolls, and pressure sensitive products under the Ennis, Royal Business Forms, Block Graphics, ColorWorx, Enfusion, Uncompromised Check Solutions, VersaSeal, Ad Concepts, FormSource Limite… Read more