Ennis, Inc.

EBF: Is Ennis, Inc. Halal?

Ennis, Inc.

NYSEIndustrialsUS

$21.21

+0.47%

Market Cap: 536.6M

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A+

Excellent

90Score

Is Ennis, Inc. (EBF) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Ennis, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 90/100 (Grade: A+).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

1.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own EBF

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purify 0.6% of your income from EBF

That is about $0.60 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About Ennis, Inc.

Ennis, Inc., established in 1909 and based in Midlothian, Texas (originally incorporated as Ennis Business Forms, Inc.), is a U.S.-based company dedicated to creating, producing, and marketing business forms and a diverse range of related commercial products. The company's primary offerings include a comprehensive selection of forms like continuous forms, snap sets, laser cut sheets, and integrated products, along with various tags, labels, envelopes, jumbo rolls, and pressure-sensitive materials. These products are sold under an extensive array of brands such as Ennis, Royal Business Forms, Block Graphics, Specialized Printed Forms, 360º Custom Labels, and ColorWorx, among many others. Beyond its core forms business, Ennis, Inc. extends its services to include point-of-purchase (POP) advertising, kitting, and fulfillment solutions, primarily catering to large franchise and fast-food organizations through its Adams McClure brand. It also manufactures presentation and document folders, marketed under names like Admore, Folder Express, and Independent Folders. Furthermore, the company provides custom and stock tags and labels, including high-performance varieties, via brands such as Ennis Tag & Label, Allen-Bailey Tag & Label, and Atlas Tag & Label. Custom and imprinted envelopes are supplied through brands like Trade Envelopes and National Imprint Corporation, while essential financial and security documents are offered under the Northstar, General Financial Supply, and Infoseal brands. All its business products are distributed across the nation through an established network of independent distributors.

Sector: Industrials · Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ennis, Inc. (EBF) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A+ (Excellent). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Ennis, Inc. get a A+ compliance rating?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) received a grade of A+ (Excellent) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 1.7% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 7.5% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.57% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Ennis, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Ennis, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Ennis, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Ennis, Inc. (EBF) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.