Ennis Inc reported a solid Q3 2025 with revenue of $99.8 million, down 4.6% year over year and up 0.7% sequentially. Despite the revenue decline, the company delivered a robust net income of $10.2 million and EPS of $0.39, reflecting a 3.0% year-over-year improvement in bottom-line performance and a stable net profit margin around 10.2%. Gross profit was $29.25 million, yielding a gross margin of 29.3%, while operating income reached $13.05 million for an operating margin of 13.1%. EBITDA stood at $16.99 million (EBITDA margin 17.0%), underscoring strong operating efficiency and cost discipline.
Cash flow remained healthy: net cash provided by operating activities was $18.16 million, capital expenditures were modest at $0.63 million, resulting in free cash flow of $17.52 million. The balance sheet remains solid with cash and equivalents of $55.7 million and a net cash position of approximately $44.9 million (net debt negative). Total assets were $346.1 million and stockholders’ equity $297.7 million, supporting favorable liquidity metrics (current ratio 4.72, quick ratio 3.50). The company paid out $72.3 million in dividends during the period, contributing to a cash outflow that more than offset operating cash flow on a financing basis within the quarter.
Valuation remains reasonable relative to peers, with a reported P/E of about 13.6x and a price-to-book around 1.86x, reflecting investors’ continued confidence in Ennis’ diversified product portfolio and cash-generative profile. Looking ahead, Ennis’ growth potential lies in expanding higher-margin offerings (labels, kitting, and premium printing solutions) and leveraging its brand ecosystem to cross-sell the portfolio, while challenges include secular pressure on traditional business forms and distributor-channel dynamics. Overall, the stock presents a balanced risk–reward in a steady industrials segment, supported by a strong balance sheet and resilient cash flow generation.