Ennis (EBF) 10-K 6 May 19 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	EBF
Entity Registrant Name	ENNIS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000033002
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-28
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		26,175,737
Entity Public Float			$ 554

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Current assets
Cash	$ 88,442	$ 96,230
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful receivables of $1,020 at February 28, 2019 and $1,194 at February 28, 2018	40,357	35,654
Prepaid expenses	1,760	1,305
Prepaid income taxes	195	3,600
Inventories	35,411	26,480
Assets held for sale		75
Total current assets	166,165	163,344
Property, plant and equipment
Plant, machinery and equipment	146,001	133,222
Land and buildings	56,394	54,318
Other	23,838	23,208
Total property, plant and equipment	226,233	210,748
Less accumulated depreciation	173,099	164,840
Net property, plant and equipment	53,134	45,908
Goodwill	81,634	70,603
Intangible assets, net	61,272	49,254
Net pension asset	580
Other assets	300	330
Total assets	363,085	329,439
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	13,728	12,168
Accrued expenses	17,895	17,403
Total current liabilities	31,623	29,571
Long-term debt	30,000	30,000
Liability for pension benefits		735
Deferred income taxes	10,898	6,189
Other liabilities	1,437	1,240
Total liabilities	73,958	67,735
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred stock $10 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
Common stock $2.50 par value, authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued 30,053,443 shares at February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018	75,134	75,134
Additional paid-in capital	123,065	121,333
Retained earnings	179,003	164,177
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Minimum pension liability, net of taxes	(16,704)	(16,428)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(16,704)	(16,428)
Treasury stock	(71,371)	(82,512)
Total shareholders’ equity	289,127	261,704
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 363,085	$ 329,439

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$ 1,020	$ 1,194
Preferred stock, par value	$ 10	$ 10
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 2.50	$ 2.50
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	30,053,443	30,053,443

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 400,782	$ 370,171	$ 356,888
Type of revenue [extensible list]	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember
Cost of goods sold	$ 277,422	$ 252,969	$ 252,158
Type of cost, good or service [extensible list]	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember
Gross profit margin	$ 123,360	$ 117,202	$ 104,730
Selling, general and administrative	73,490	69,222	62,537
(Gain) loss from disposal of assets	(217)	162	278
Income from operations	50,087	47,818	41,915
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(1,154)	(777)	(613)
Other, net	1,001	(132)	(1,269)
Total other income (expense)	(153)	(909)	(1,882)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	49,934	46,909	40,033
Income tax expense	12,497	14,151	13,616
Earnings from continuing operations	37,437	32,758	26,417
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		147	(24,637)
Net earnings	$ 37,437	$ 32,905	$ 1,780
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	25,829,804	25,391,998	25,734,667
Diluted	25,842,179	25,417,244	25,749,185
Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted
Continuing operations	$ 1.45	$ 1.29	$ 1.03
Discontinued operations		0.01	(0.96)
Net earnings	1.45	1.30	0.07
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.875	$ 0.875	$ 2.20

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 37,437	$ 32,905	$ 1,780
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes			9,940
Adjustment to pension, net of taxes	(276)	1,680	2,084
Comprehensive income	$ 37,161	$ 34,585	$ 13,804

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Beginning balance at Feb. 29, 2016	$ 298,546	$ 75,134	$ 121,597	$ 206,105	$ (27,285)	$ (77,005)
Beginning balance common stock, shares at Feb. 29, 2016		30,053,443
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares at Feb. 29, 2016						(4,437,005)
Net earnings	1,780			1,780
Foreign currency translation, net of deferred tax of $6,087	9,940				9,940
Adjustment to pension, net of deferred tax of $1,276 and $92 respectively	2,084				2,084
Dividends paid ($2.20, $0.875 and $0.875 per share respectively)	(57,200)			(57,200)
Excess tax benefit of stock option exercises and restricted stock grants	265		265
Stock based compensation	1,361		1,361
Stock based compensation allocated to loss on sale of discontinued operations	112		112
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock	2,910		(1,810)			$ 4,720
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock, shares						282,988
Common stock repurchases	(8,443)					$ (8,443)
Common stock repurchases, shares						(532,804)
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2017	251,355	$ 75,134	121,525	150,685	(15,261)	$ (80,728)
Ending balance common stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2017		30,053,443
Ending balance treasury stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2017						(4,686,821)
Net earnings	32,905			32,905
Adjustment to pension, net of deferred tax of $1,276 and $92 respectively	1,680
Adjustment to pension (net of deferred tax of $1030) and reclassification of the income tax effects of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act	1,680			2,847	(1,167)
Dividends paid ($2.20, $0.875 and $0.875 per share respectively)	(22,260)			(22,260)
Stock based compensation	1,337		1,337
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock			(1,529)			$ 1,529
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock, shares						88,771
Common stock repurchases	(3,313)					$ (3,313)
Common stock repurchases, shares						(191,178)
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2018	$ 261,704	$ 75,134	121,333	164,177	(16,428)	$ (82,512)
Ending balance common stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2018	30,053,443	30,053,443
Ending balance treasury stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2018						(4,789,228)
Net earnings	$ 37,437			37,437
Adjustment to pension, net of deferred tax of $1,276 and $92 respectively	(276)				(276)
Dividends paid ($2.20, $0.875 and $0.875 per share respectively)	(22,611)			(22,611)
Stock based compensation	1,397		1,397
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock	69		(1,539)			$ 1,608
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock, shares						110,806
Common stock issued for acquisition of business	16,218		1,874			$ 14,344
Common stock issued for acquisition of business, shares						829,126
Common stock repurchases	$ (4,811)					$ (4,811)
Common stock repurchases, shares	(247,788)					(247,803)
Ending balance at Feb. 28, 2019	$ 289,127	$ 75,134	$ 123,065	$ 179,003	$ (16,704)	$ (71,371)
Ending balance common stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2019	30,053,443	30,053,443
Ending balance treasury stock, shares at Feb. 28, 2019						(4,097,099)

Consolidated Statements of Ch_2

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Deferred tax adjusted to foreign currency translation			$ 6,087
Deferred tax adjusted to pension	$ 92	$ 1,030	$ 1,276
Dividends paid per share	$ 0.875	$ 0.875	$ 2.20

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 37,437	$ 32,905	$ 1,780
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	9,071	8,033	7,934
Amortization of deferred finance charges	114	114	65
Amortization of intangible assets	7,118	6,058	4,673
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations		2,000	36,775
Operating cash flows of discontinued operations			538
(Gain) loss from disposal of assets	(217)	162	278
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries	212	(265)	263
Stock based compensation	1,397	1,337	1,361
Excess tax benefit of stock based compensation			(265)
Deferred income taxes	(742)	(1,794)	4,359
Net pension expense	(1,683)	(1,400)	(443)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	1,480	(21)	3,315
Prepaid expenses and income taxes	3,408	(2,699)	1,134
Inventories	(3,580)	1,566	1,428
Other assets	5	65	(589)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(2,383)	(847)	(140)
Other liabilities	(302)	76	(3,579)
Net cash provided by operating activities	51,335	45,290	58,887
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(4,824)	(2,667)	(3,065)
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired	(27,389)	(1,350)	(18,584)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations			107,354
Investing cash flows of discontinued operations			(279)
Proceeds from disposal of plant and property	443	64	664
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(31,770)	(3,953)	86,090
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on debt			(10,000)
Dividends paid	(22,611)	(22,260)	(57,200)
Common stock repurchases	(4,811)	(3,313)	(8,443)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	69		2,910
Excess tax benefit of stock based compensation			265
Net cash used in financing activities	(27,353)	(25,573)	(72,468)
Net change in cash	(7,788)	15,764	72,509
Cash at beginning of period	96,230	80,466	7,957
Cash at end of period	$ 88,442	$ 96,230	$ 80,466

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies and General Matters	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and General Matters	(1) Significant Accounting Policies and General Matters Nature of Operations. Ennis, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) are principally engaged in the production of and sale of business forms and other business products to customers primarily located in the United States. Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s last three fiscal years ended on the following days: February 28, 2019, February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 (fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively). Accounts Receivable. Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment generally within 30 days from the invoice date. The Company’s allowance for doubtful receivables reserve is based on an analysis that estimates the amount of its total customer receivable balance that is not collectible. This analysis includes assessing a default probability to customers’ receivable balances, which is influenced by several factors including (i) current market conditions, (ii) periodic review of customer credit worthiness, and (iii) review of customer receivable aging and payment trends. Inventories. With the exception of approximately 8.9% and 12.9% of its inventories valued at the lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) for fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively, the Company values its inventories at the lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost or net realizable value. The Company regularly reviews inventories on hand, using specific aging categories, and writes down the carrying value of its inventories for excess and potentially obsolete inventories based on historical usage and estimated future usage. In assessing the ultimate realization of its inventories, the Company is required to make judgments as to future demand requirements. As actual future demand or market conditions may vary from those projected by the Company, adjustments to inventories may be required. The Company provides reserves for excess and obsolete inventory when necessary based upon analysis of quantities on hand, recent sales volumes and reference to market prices. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory at fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 were $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Property, Plant and Equipment . Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over a period considered adequate to amortize the total cost over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 11 years for machinery and equipment and 10 to 33 years for buildings and improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvements. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price paid over the value of net assets of businesses acquired and is not amortized. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, using a fair-value-based test that compares the fair value of the related business unit to its carrying value. Long-Lived Assets . Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is based upon the fair value of assets. Fair Value of Financial Instruments . Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or transferred for a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity and/or variable rates associated with these instruments. Long-term debt as of fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 approximates its fair value as the interest rate is tied to market rates. The Company categorizes each of its fair value measurements in one of these three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: Level 1 - Inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 - Inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Treasury Stock . The Company accounts for repurchases of common stock using the cost method with common stock in treasury classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. Deferred Finance Charges . Deferred finance charges in connection with the Company’s revolving credit facility are amortized to interest expense over the term of the facility using the straight-line method. If the facility is extinguished before the end of the term, the remaining balance of the deferred finance charges will be amortized fully in such year. Revenue Recognition . We recognize revenues from product sales upon shipment to the customer if the terms of the sale are freight on board (“ FOB ”) shipping point (and therefore title and all risks of ownership, including risk of loss, passes to the customer upon shipping) or, to a lesser extent, upon delivery to the customer if the terms of the sale are FOB destination (and therefore title and all risks of ownership, including risk of loss, passes to the customer upon delivery). Net sales represent gross sales invoiced to customers, less certain related charges, including sales tax, discounts, returns and other allowances. Returns, discounts and other allowances have historically been insignificant. In some cases and upon customer request, the Company prints and stores custom print product for customer specified future delivery, generally within twelve months. In this case, risk of loss passes to the customer, the customer is invoiced under normal credit terms, and revenue is recognized when manufacturing is complete. Approximately $10.3 million, $9.7 million and $10.7 million of revenue was recognized under these arrangements during fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Advertising Expenses . The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Catalog and brochure preparation and printing costs, which are considered direct response advertising, are amortized to expense over the life of the catalog, which typically ranges from three to twelve months. Advertising expense was approximately $0.8 million, $0.9 million and $0.6 million during the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in this advertising expense is amortization related to direct response advertising of approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Unamortized direct advertising costs included in prepaid expenses at fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.2 million, respectively. Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Earnings Per Share . Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, and then adding the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive securities had been issued. This is calculated using the treasury stock method. At year-end 2017, there were 42,500 options not included in the diluted earnings per share computation because their effect was anti-dilutive. For fiscal years 2019 and 2018, all options were included in the diluted earnings per share computation because the average fair market value of the Company’s stock exceeded the exercise price of the options. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss . Accumulated other comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity resulting from transactions from non-owner sources. Other comprehensive income consisted of changes in the following: changes in the funded status of the Company’s pension plan and the election to reclassify the stranded income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “ Tax Act ”). Foreign Currency Translation. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations in other expense, net as incurred. Transaction losses totaled approximately $18,000, $7,000, and $22,000 for fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Shipping and Handling Costs. The Company records amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs in net sales and related costs are included in cost of goods sold. Stock Based Compensation. The Company recognizes stock based compensation expense net of estimated forfeitures over the requisite service period of the individual grants, which generally equals the vesting period. Estimated forfeiture rates are derived from our historical forfeitures of similar awards. The fair value of all share based awards is estimated on the date of grant. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB ASU Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ASU 2017-07 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ASU 2016-02 , Based on the original guidance in ASU 2016-02, lessees and lessors would have been required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, including a number of practical expedients. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (ASC 842): Targeted Improvements The Company expects to elect the ‘package of practical expedients’ as lessee, which permits it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. Additionally, the Company expects to elect to treat lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. The Company expects that the adoption of this standard will result in a fairly significant increase to its recorded assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets but will not have a material impact on the consolidated statement of operations. While the Company is continuing to assess all the effects of adoption, it currently believes the most significant effects relate to (i) the recognition of new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet for its property and equipment operating leases and (ii) providing significant new disclosures about its leasing activities. Adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of approximately $18.2 million as of March 1, 2019. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ASU 2016-01 In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ASU 2014-09 Revenue

Revenue

Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	( 2) Revenue On March 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of March 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after March 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605, and no adjustment has been recorded to beginning retained earnings due to there being no change in revenue recognition for prior periods. The adoption did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Nature of Revenues Substantially all of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers consist of the sale of commercial printing products in the continental United States and is primarily recognized at a point in time in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. Revenue from the sale of commercial printing products, including shipping and handling fees billed to customers, is recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer, which is generally upon shipment to the customer when the terms of the sale are freight on board (“FOB”) shipping point, or, to a lesser extent, upon delivery to the customer if the terms of the sale are FOB destination. In a small number of cases and upon customer request, the Company prints and stores commercial printing product for customer specified future delivery, generally within the same year as the product is manufactured. In this case, revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control when manufacturing is complete and title and risk of ownership is passed to the customer, which for certain customers may be recognized over time rather than at a point in time. As the output method for measure of progress is determined to be appropriate, the Company recognizes revenue in the amount for which it has the right to invoice for revenue that is recognized over time and for which it demonstrates that the invoiced amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer for the performance completed to date. The Company does not disaggregate revenue and operates in one sales category consisting of commercial printed product revenue, which is reported as net sales on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company does not have material contract assets and contract liabilities as of February 28, 2019. Significant Judgments Generally, the Company’s contracts with customers are comprised of a written quote and customer purchase order or statement of work, and governed by the Company’s trade terms and conditions. In certain instances, it may be further supplemented by separate pricing agreements and customer incentive arrangements, which typically only affect the contract’s transaction price. Contracts do not contain a significant financing component as payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically between 30 to 90 days, based on the Company’s credit assessment of individual customers, as well as industry expectations. Product returns are not significant. From time to time, the Company may offer incentives to its customers considered to be variable consideration including volume-based rebates or early payment discounts. Customer incentives considered to be variable consideration are recorded as a reduction to revenue as part of the transaction price at contract inception when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the incentive and only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of any incremental revenue will not occur. Customer incentives are allocated entirely to the single performance obligation of transferring printed product to the customer. For customers with terms of FOB shipping point, the Company accounts for shipping and handling activities performed after the control of the printed product has been transferred to the customer as a fulfillment cost. The Company accrues for the costs of shipping and handling activities if revenue is recognized before contractually agreed shipping and handling activities occur. The Company’s contracts with customers generally have a duration of one year or less. Accordingly, the Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations nor the timing of revenue recognition.

Accounts Receivable and Allowan

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables	(3) Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for an estimate of amounts that are uncollectible. Substantially all of the Company’s receivables are due from customers in North America. The Company extends credit to its customers based upon its evaluation of the following factors: (i) the customer’s financial condition, (ii) the amount of credit the customer requests, and (iii) the customer’s actual payment history (which includes disputed invoice resolution). The Company does not typically require its customers to post a deposit or supply collateral. The Company’s allowance for doubtful receivables is based on an analysis that estimates the amount of its total customer receivable balance that is not collectible. This analysis includes assessing a default probability to customers’ receivable balances, which is influenced by several factors including (i) current market conditions, (ii) periodic review of customer credit worthiness, and (iii) review of customer receivable aging and payment trends. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance in the period the payment is received. Credit losses from continuing operations have consistently been within management’s expectations. The following table represents the activity in the Company’s allowance for doubtful receivables for the fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 1,194 $ 1,674 $ 2,041 Bad debt expense, net of recoveries 212 (265 ) 263 Accounts written off (386 ) (215 ) (630 ) Balance at end of period $ 1,020 $ 1,194 $ 1,674

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	(4) Inventories The following table summarizes the components of inventories at the different stages of production as of February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018 (in thousands): 2019 2018 Raw material $ 21,717 $ 15,854 Work-in-process 4,172 3,114 Finished goods 9,522 7,512 $ 35,411 $ 26,480 The excess of current costs at FIFO over LIFO stated values was approximately $5.0 million and $4.9 million as of fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018, respectively. During both fiscal year 2019 and 2018, as inventory quantities were reduced, this resulted in a liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared with the cost of fiscal year 2018 and 2017. The effect decreased cost of sales by approximately $0.1 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Cost includes materials, labor and overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	(5) Acquisitions The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100% of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Management utilizes valuation techniques appropriate for the asset or liability being measured in determining these fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over amounts allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Where amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. On July 31, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 829,126 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $2.50 per share (the “ Shares Wright WBG Merger Agreement Ennis shares of common stock $ 16,218 Cash 22,653 Purchase price of Wright Business Graphics $ 38,871 The following is a summary of the preliminary purchase price allocation for Wright (in thousands): Accounts receivable $ 5,220 Prepaid expenses 427 Inventories 4,365 Other assets 88 Property, plant & equipment 10,331 Non-compete 447 Customer lists 12,900 Trade names 3,830 Goodwill 11,031 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4,226 ) Deferred income taxes (5,542 ) $ 38,871 On April 30, 2018, the Company acquired the assets of Allen-Bailey Tag & Label, a tag and label operation located in New York for $4.7 million in cash plus the assumption of trade payables, subject to a working capital adjustment. In addition, contingent consideration of up to $500,000 is payable to the sellers if certain sales levels are maintained over the next three years. On July 7, 2017, the Company acquired the assets of a separate tag operation located in Ohio for $1.4 million in cash plus the assumption of certain accrued liabilities. Management considers both of these acquisitions immaterial. On January 27, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Independent Printing Company, Inc. and its related entities (collectively “ Independent The following is a summary of the final purchase price allocation for Independent (in thousands): Accounts receivable $ 4,252 Inventories 1,539 Other assets 575 Property, plant & equipment 5,526 Customer lists 3,390 Trademarks 2,408 Goodwill 6,066 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,079 ) $ 17,677 The results of operations for Wright is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The following table represents certain operating information on a pro forma basis as though all Wright operations had been acquired as of March 1, 2017, after the estimated impact of adjustments such as amortization of intangible assets, interest expense and related tax effects (in thousands, except per share amount): Unaudited Unaudited 2019 2018 Pro forma net sales $ 423,901 $ 427,174 Pro forma net earnings 38,434 35,694 Pro forma earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted 1.49 1.40 The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the acquisition had been in effect for the period presented.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	(6) Discontinued Operations On May 25, 2016 the Company sold its Apparel Segment to Gildan Activewear Inc. for an all-cash purchase price of $110.0 million, subject to a working capital adjustment, customary indemnification arrangements, and the other terms of the Unit Purchase Agreement dated May 4, 2016. At the time of the sale of the Company’s former apparel operations, $2.0 million of the purchase price was placed in escrow as a source of funds to pay any liabilities that arose post-closing from an employment contract with a former officer of the Company. The Company believed in good faith, based on consultation with its advisors, that no liability existed with respect to the employment contract, and as such, recorded a receivable for the full amount of the funds held in escrow. In January 2017, the purchaser, without notice to the Company, voluntarily paid $2.0 million to the former officer of the Company and requested that all of the escrowed funds be released to it as reimbursement. The Company denied the request, due in part because of the purchaser’s failure to provide the Company prior notice and a right to defend as the Company believes was contractually required. In February 2018 an arbitrator ruled that the escrow funds be released to the purchaser. Although the Company has filed a complaint to vacate the arbitrator’s opinion, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 the Company wrote off the full amount of the receivable. The Company recognized a tax benefit in the amount of $2.1 million related to discontinued operations during fiscal year 2018. This includes a $0.5 million tax benefit from the write-off of the $2.0 million receivable described in the previous paragraph as well as a $1.6 million tax benefit related to the determination of the final tax basis on assets sold in the sale of the Apparel Segment in fiscal year 2017. The operating results of these discontinued operations only reflect revenues and expenses that are directly attributable to the Apparel Segment and that have been eliminated from ongoing operations. The following tables show the key components of the sale and discontinued operations related to the Apparel Segment that was completed on May 25, 2016 (in thousands): Sales price $ 110,000 Carrying value of disposed (130,174 ) Expenses related to sales (1) (4,365 ) Loss on sale before write-off of foreign currency translation adjustment (24,539 ) Write-off of foreign currency translation adjustments recorded in other comprehensive income (16,109 ) Loss on sale of sale of discontinued operations $ (40,648 ) (1) Includes the termination fee, in the amount of $3.0 million, paid as a result of the termination of a prior purchase agreement for the sale of the Apparel Segment to Alstyle Operations, LLC. 2018 2017 Net sales $ — $ 41,038 Income from discontinued operations before income taxes — 3,873 Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes (2,000 ) (40,648 ) Income (loss) on discontinued operations before income taxes (2,000 ) (36,775 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (2,147 ) (12,138 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 147 $ (24,637 )

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	(7) Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets of acquired businesses and is not amortized. Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested for impairment at a reporting unit level. The annual impairment test of goodwill and intangible assets is performed as of November 30 of each fiscal year. The Company uses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, including goodwill. Some of the qualitative factors considered in applying this test include consideration of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors affecting the business, overall financial performance of the business, and performance of the share price of the Company. If qualitative factors are not deemed sufficient to conclude that the fair value of the reporting unit more likely than not exceeds its carrying value, then a one-step approach is applied in making an evaluation. The evaluation utilizes multiple valuation methodologies, including a market approach (market price multiples of comparable companies) and an income approach (discounted cash flow analysis). The computations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, including, among other things, selection of comparable publicly traded companies, the discount rate applied to future earnings reflecting a weighted average cost of capital, and earnings growth assumptions. A discounted cash flow analysis requires management to make various assumptions about future sales, operating margins, capital expenditures, working capital, and growth rates. If the evaluation results in the fair value of the goodwill for the reporting unit being lower than the carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded. A goodwill impairment charge was not required for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018. Beginning March 1, 2017, given the general declining trend line of print sales, and its expected continuance into the foreseeable future, the Company elected to treat the recorded value of trademarks/trade names as no longer being an indefinite-lived asset. As such, as of March 1, 2017, the Company began amortizing the carrying value of these assets over their estimated remaining useful life, approximately 17 - 19 years. The amortization expense associated with this election increased the Company’s selling, general and administrative expense line by approximately $0.8 million during fiscal year 2018 and approximately $1.2 million during fiscal year 2019. The carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets at each balance sheet date are as follows (in thousands): Weighted Average Remaining Gross Life Carrying Accumulated As of February 28, 2019 (in years) Amount Amortization Net Amortized intangible assets Trademarks and trade names 13.8 $ 24,385 $ 3,906 $ 20,479 Customer lists 8.2 71,869 31,498 40,371 Non-compete 2.5 722 300 422 Patent — 783 783 — Total 10.0 $ 97,759 $ 36,487 $ 61,272 As of February 28, 2018 Amortized intangible assets Trademarks and trade names 16.0 $ 19,625 $ 2,408 $ 17,217 Customer lists 8.1 58,040 26,039 32,001 Non-compete 1.1 175 140 35 Patent 0.4 783 782 1 Total 10.8 $ 78,623 $ 29,369 $ 49,254 Aggregate amortization expense for each of the fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $7.1 million, $6.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively. The Company’s estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows (in thousands): 2020 $ 7,390 2021 7,265 2022 7,097 2023 6,260 2024 6,222 Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Balance as of March 1, 2017 $ 70,603 Goodwill acquired — Goodwill impairment — Balance as of February 28, 2018 70,603 Goodwill acquired 11,031 Goodwill impairment — Balance as of February 28, 2019 $ 81,634 During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019, $11.0 million was added to goodwill related to the acquisition of Wright.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	(8) Accrued Expenses The following table summarizes the components of other accrued expenses for the fiscal years ended (in thousands): February 28, February 28, 2019 2018 Employee compensation and benefits $ 15,950 $ 15,597 Taxes other than income 583 296 Accrued legal and professional fees 203 282 Accrued interest 188 143 Accrued utilities 90 148 Accrued acquisition related obligations 214 654 Accrued credit card fees 146 115 Other accrued expenses 521 168 $ 17,895 $ 17,403

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	(9) Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following at fiscal years ended (in thousands): February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 Revolving credit facility $ 30,000 $ 30,000 The Company is party to a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which has been amended from time to time, pursuant to which a credit facility has been extended to the Company ( the “ Credit Facility The Credit Facility bears interest at the LIBOR rate plus a spread ranging from 1.0% to 2.0%, which rate was 3.6% (3 month LIBOR + 1.0%) at February 28, 2019 and 3.0% (3 month LIBOR + 1.0%) at February 28, 2018. The rate is determined by our fixed charge coverage ratio of total funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“ EBITDA

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	(10) Shareholders’ Equity The Board has authorized the repurchase of the Company’s outstanding common stock through a stock repurchase program, which authorized amount is currently up to $40.0 million. Under the repurchase program, share purchases may be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions depending on market conditions, share price, trading volume and other factors. Such purchases, if any, will be made in accordance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. These repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 the Company repurchased 247,788 shares of common stock under the program at an average price of $19.42 per share. Since the program’s inception in October 2008, there have been 1,690,024 common shares repurchased at an average price of $15.64 per share. As of February 28, 2019 there was $13.6 million available to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock under the program. Unrelated to the stock repurchase program, the Company purchased 15 shares of its common stock during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019. The Company’s revolving credit facility maintains certain restrictions on the amount of treasury shares that may be purchased and distributions to its shareholders.

Stock Option Plan and Stock Bas

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation	(11) Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation The Company grants stock options and restricted stock to key executives and managerial employees and non-employee directors. At fiscal year ended 2018, the Company has one stock option plan: the 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Ennis, Inc., as amended and restated as of June 30, 2011, formerly the 1998 Option and Restricted Stock Plan amended and restated as of May 14, 2008 (the “ Plan NYSE The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock options and restricted stock grants on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For the years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company included in selling, general and administrative expenses, compensation expense related to share based compensation of $1.4 million, $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively . Stock Options The Company had the following stock option activity for each of the three years ended February 28, 2019: Weighted Weighted Average Aggregate Number Average Remaining Intrinsic of Shares Exercise Contractual Value(a) (exact quantity) Price Life (in years) (in Outstanding at March 1, 2016 370,949 $ 15.38 5.9 $ 1,616 Granted — — Terminated (5,000 ) 8.94 Exercised (193,453 ) 15.04 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 172,496 $ 15.95 4.2 $ 223 Granted — — Terminated — — Exercised — — Outstanding at February 28, 2018 172,496 $ 15.95 3.2 $ 612 Granted — — Terminated — — Exercised (110,906 ) 15.99 Outstanding at February 28, 2019 61,590 $ 15.88 1.8 $ 327 Exercisable at February 28, 2019 61,590 $ 15.88 1.8 $ 327 (a) Intrinsic value is measured as the excess fair market value of the Company’s common stock as reported on the NYSE over the applicable exercise price. No stock options were granted during fiscal years 2019, 2018 or 2017. A summary of the stock options exercised and tax benefits realized from stock based compensation is presented below for the three fiscal years ended (in thousands): Fiscal years ended 2019 2018 2019 Total cash received $ 69 $ — $ 2,910 Income tax benefits — — 265 Total grant-date fair value 345 — 532 Intrinsic value 534 — 969 A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested stock options at February 28, 2018, and changes during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 is presented below: Weighted Average Number Grant Date of Options Fair Value Unvested at February 28, 2018 1,616 $ 2.24 New grants — — Vested (1,616 ) 2.24 Forfeited — — Unvested at February 28, 2019 — — The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2019: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted Average Weighted Weighted Number Remaining Contractual Average Number Average Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (in Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $8.94 10,000 0.2 $ 8.94 10,000 $ 8.94 $14.05 to $15.48 12,949 3.3 15.18 12,949 15.18 $17.57 to $18.46 38,641 1.8 17.92 38,641 17.92 61,590 1.8 15.88 61,590 15.88 Restricted Stock The Company had the following restricted stock grants activity for each of the three fiscal years ended February 28, 2019: Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Shares Fair Value Outstanding at March 1, 2016 189,396 $ 14.36 Granted 66,685 19.49 Terminated — — Vested (89,535 ) 14.46 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 166,546 $ 16.35 Granted 74,900 16.30 Terminated — — Vested (88,771 ) 15.90 Outstanding at February 28, 2018 152,675 $ 16.59 Granted 83,789 20.54 Terminated — — Vested (81,359 ) 16.01 Outstanding at February 28, 2019 155,105 $ 19.03 As of February 28, 2019, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was approximately $1.8 million. The weighted average remaining requisite service period of the unvested restricted stock awards was 1.6 years. As of February 28, 2019, the Company’s outstanding restricted stock had an underlying fair value of $3.0 million at date of grant.

Pension Plan

Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension Plan	(12) Pension Plan The Company and certain subsidiaries have a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan (the “ Pension Plan ERISA The Company’s Pension Plan asset allocation, by asset category, is as follows for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 Equity securities 46 % 57 % Debt securities 48 % 42 % Cash and cash equivalents 6 % 1 % Total 100 % 100 % The current asset allocation is being managed to meet the Company’s stated objective of asset growth and capital preservation. The factor is based upon the combined judgments of the Company’s Administrative Committee and its investment advisors to meet the Company’s investment needs, objectives, and risk tolerance. The Company’s target asset allocation percentage, by asset class, for the year ended February 28, 2019 is as follows: Asset Class Target Allocation Percentage Cash 1 - 5% Fixed Income 35 - 55% Equity 45 - 60% The Company estimates the long-term rate of return on Pension Plan assets will be 7.5% based upon target asset allocation. Expected returns are developed based upon the information obtained from the Company’s investment advisors. The advisors provide ten-year historical and five-year expected returns on the fund in the target asset allocation. The return information is weighted based upon the asset allocation at the end of the fiscal year. The expected rate of return at the beginning of the fiscal year ended 2019 was 7.5%, the rate used in the calculation of the fiscal year 2018 pension expense. The following tables present the Pension Plan’s fair value hierarchy for those assets measured at fair value as of February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018 (in thousands): Assets Measured at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Description at 2/28/19 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,945 $ 3,945 $ — $ — Government bonds 16,128 — 16,128 — Corporate bonds 10,722 — 10,722 — Domestic equities 20,903 20,903 — — Foreign equities 6,023 6,023 — — $ 57,721 $ 30,871 $ 26,850 $ — Assets Measured at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Description at 2/28/18 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash and cash equivalents $ 893 $ 893 $ — $ — Government bonds 14,005 — 14,005 — Corporate bonds 9,609 — 9,609 — Domestic equities 25,558 25,558 — — Foreign equities 6,819 6,819 — — $ 56,884 $ 33,270 $ 23,614 $ — Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on available market information and judgments about the financial asset, including estimates of timing, amount of expected future cash flows, and the credit standing of the issuer. In some cases, the fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets. The disclosed fair value may not be realized in the immediate settlement of the financial asset. In addition, the disclosed fair values do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time an entire holding of a particular financial asset. Potential taxes and other expenses that would be incurred in an actual sale or settlement are not reflected in amounts disclosed. Pension expense is composed of the following components included in cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Components of net periodic benefit cost Service cost $ 1,106 $ 1,083 $ 1,166 Interest cost 2,274 2,270 2,372 Expected return on plan assets (4,109 ) (3,794 ) (3,665 ) Amortization of: Prior service cost — — — Unrecognized net loss 2,047 2,041 2,683 Net periodic benefit cost 1,318 1,600 2,556 Other changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other comprehensive Income Net actuarial loss (gain) 2,414 (669 ) (723 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss (2,047 ) (2,041 ) (2,683 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — — 367 (2,710 ) (3,406 ) Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income $ 1,685 $ (1,110 ) $ (850 ) The following table represents the assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost for fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Weighted average discount rate (net periodic pension cost) 4.05 % 4.10 % 4.30 % Earnings progression (net periodic pension cost) 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (net periodic pension cost) 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Weighted average discount rate (benefit obligations) 4.10 % 4.05 % 4.10 % Earnings progression (benefit obligations) 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % During the current fiscal year, the Company adopted the new MP-2017 improvement scale to determine their benefit obligations under the Pension Plan. The accumulated benefit obligation (“ ABO PBO 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 57,619 $ 57,658 Service cost 1,106 1,083 Interest cost 2,274 2,270 Actuarial (gain) loss (367 ) 978 Other assumption change (120 ) (423 ) Benefits paid (3,371 ) (3,947 ) Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 57,141 $ 57,619 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 56,884 $ 52,812 Company contributions 3,000 3,000 Gain on plan assets 1,208 5,019 Benefits paid (3,371 ) (3,947 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 57,721 $ 56,884 Funded (unfunded) status $ 580 $ (735 ) Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 52,747 $ 53,244 The measurement dates used to determine pension and other postretirement benefits is the Company’s fiscal year end. The Company contributed $3.0 million to the Pension Plan during fiscal year 2019. Given current funding status, the Company expects to contribute between $1.0 and $1.5 million to the Pension Plan during fiscal year 2020. Estimated future benefit payments which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid to the Pension Plan participants in the fiscal years ended (in thousands): Year Projected Payments 2020 $ 3,500 2021 4,200 2022 4,300 2023 3,000 2024 4,800 2025 - 2029 21,000 Effective February 1, 1994, the Company adopted a Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan (the “ 401(k) Plan In addition, the Northstar Computer Forms, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan was merged into the 401(k) Plan on February 1, 2001. The Company declared profit sharing contributions on behalf of the former employees of Northstar Computer Forms, Inc. in accordance with its original plan in the amounts of $206,000, $203,000, and $228,000, in fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	(13) Income Taxes The following table represents components of the provision for income taxes for fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 11,381 $ 14,001 $ 10,543 State and local 1,858 1,944 2,254 Total current 13,239 15,945 12,797 Deferred: Federal (651 ) (1,811 ) 932 State and local (91 ) 17 (113 ) Total deferred (742 ) (1,794 ) 819 Total provision for income taxes $ 12,497 $ 14,151 $ 13,616 The Company’s effective tax rate on earnings from operations for the year ended February 28, 2019, was 25.0%, as compared to 30.2% and 34.0% in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The following summary reconciles the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory rate 21.0 % 32.7 % 35.0 % Provision for state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 2.8 2.8 3.5 Domestic production activities deduction — (2.8 ) (2.5 ) Valuation allowance — — (3.4 ) Federal true-up 0.4 4.1 0.6 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — (7.6 ) — Other 0.8 1.0 0.8 25.0 % 30.2 % 34.0 % On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “ Tax Act Deferred taxes are recorded to give recognition to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. The tax effects of these temporary differences are recorded as deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in future years. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent items that have been deducted for tax purposes, but have not yet been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. To the extent there are deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance would not be recorded. The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are summarized as follows (in thousands) for fiscal years ended: Deferred tax assets 2019 2018 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 204 $ 255 Inventories 924 738 Employee compensation and benefits 820 703 Pension and noncurrent employee compensation benefits 2,653 2,888 Net operating loss and foreign tax credits 429 429 Stock options 326 285 Total deferred tax assets $ 5,356 $ 5,298 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 5,485 $ 4,140 Goodwill and other intangible assets 10,710 7,158 Property tax 59 158 Other — 31 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 16,254 $ 11,487 Net deferred income tax liabilities $ 10,898 $ 6,189 As of the fiscal year ended 2019, the Company has federal net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $84,000 expiring in fiscal years 2024 through 2025. Based on historical earnings and expected sufficient future taxable income, management believes it will be able to fully utilize the net operating loss carry forwards. Accounting standards require a two-step approach to determine how to recognize tax benefits in the financial statements where recognition and measurement of a tax benefit must be evaluated separately. A tax benefit will be recognized only if it meets a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold. For tax positions that meet this threshold, the tax benefit recognized is based on the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority. At fiscal year-end 2019 and 2018, unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest and penalties of $120,000 and $141,000, respectively, are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and would impact the effective rate if recognized. For fiscal year 2019, the unrecognized tax benefit includes an aggregate of $1,000 of interest expense. Approximately $1,000 of unrecognized tax benefits relate to items that are affected by expiring statutes of limitations within the next 12 months. A reconciliation of the change in the unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 is as follows (in thousands): 2019 2018 Balance at March 1, 2018 $ 141 $ 249 Additions based on tax positions 26 (25 ) Reductions due to lapses of statues of limitations (47 ) (83 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 $ 120 $ 141 The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions and foreign tax jurisdictions. The Company has concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2014. The Company recognizes interest expense on underpayments of income taxes and accrued penalties related to unrecognized non-current tax benefits as part of the income tax provision. Other than amounts included in the unrecognized tax benefits, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalties for the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	(14) Earnings per Share Basic earnings (loss) per share have been computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common stock. The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 25,829,804 25,391,998 25,734,667 Effect of dilutive options 12,375 25,246 14,518 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 25,842,179 25,417,244 25,749,185 Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted Earnings per share on continuing operations $ 1.45 $ 1.29 $ 1.03 Earnings (loss) per share on discontinued operations — 0.01 (0.96 ) Net earnings $ 1.45 $ 1.30 $ 0.07 Cash dividends $ 0.875 $ 0.875 $ 2.20 The Company treats unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) as participating securities, which are included in the computation of earnings per share. Our unvested restricted shares participate on an equal basis with common shares; therefore, there is no difference in undistributed earnings allocated to each participating security. Accordingly, the presentation above is prepared on a combined basis. At fiscal year-end 2017, 42,500 stock options were excluded from the calculation above, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. For fiscal years 2019 and 2018, all options were included in the diluted earnings per share computation because the average fair market value of the Company’s stock exceeded the exercise price of the options.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	(15) Commitments and Contingencies The Company leases certain of its facilities under operating leases that expire on various dates through fiscal year ended 2027. Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for each of the fiscal years ending are as follows (in thousands): Operating Lease Commitments 2020 $ 5,586 2021 3,783 2022 2,607 2023 2,108 2024 1,619 Thereafter 2,431 $ 18,134 Rent expense attributable to such leases totaled $5.9 million, $5.3 million, and $4.3 million for the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In the ordinary course of business, the Company also enters into real property leases, which require the Company as lessee to indemnify the lessor from liabilities arising out of the Company’s occupancy of the properties. The Company’s indemnification obligations are generally covered under the Company’s general insurance policies. From time to time, the Company is involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe the disposition of any current matter will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	(16) Supplemental Cash Flow Information Net cash flows from operating activities reflect cash payments for interest and income taxes, as well as the noncash reclassification of the income tax effects associated with the Tax Act, are as follows for the three fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Interest paid, net $ 1,109 $ 731 $ 853 Income taxes paid, net $ 9,866 $ 15,468 $ 975 Noncash investing and financing activities Reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Act $ — $ 2,847 $ —

Quarterly Consolidated Financia

Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited)	(17) Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited) The following table represents the unaudited quarterly financial data of the Company for fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except per share amounts and quarter over quarter comparison): For the three months ended May 31 August 31 November 30 February 28 Fiscal year ended 2019: Net sales $ 93,419 $ 98,591 $ 108,070 $ 100,702 Gross profit margin 30,191 30,323 33,755 29,091 Net earnings 9,247 9,567 10,419 8,204 Dividends paid 5,083 5,728 5,922 5,878 Per share of common stock: Basic net earnings $ 0.37 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.32 Diluted net earnings $ 0.36 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.32 Dividends $ 0.200 $ 0.225 $ 0.225 $ 0.225 Fiscal year ended 2018: Net sales $ 94,590 $ 94,887 $ 93,606 $ 87,088 Gross profit margin 29,992 30,859 29,956 26,395 Net earnings 7,784 8,540 8,274 8,160 Dividends paid 4,468 5,084 5,083 7,625 Per share of common stock: Basic net earnings $ 0.31 $ 0.34 $ 0.33 $ 0.32 Diluted net earnings $ 0.31 $ 0.34 $ 0.33 $ 0.32 Dividends $ 0.175 $ 0.200 $ 0.200 $ 0.300

Concentrations of Risk

Concentrations of Risk	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Risks And Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentrations of Risk	(18) Concentrations of Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash and trade receivables. Cash is placed with high-credit quality financial institutions. The Company believes its credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to industry and geographic diversification. As disclosed on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the Company maintains an allowance for doubtful receivables to cover the Company’s estimate of credit losses associated with accounts receivable. No single customer accounts for as much as five percent of the Company’s consolidated net sales or accounts receivable. The Company, for quality and pricing reasons, purchases its paper products from a limited number of suppliers. While other sources may be available to the Company to purchase these products, they may not be available at the cost or at the quality the Company has come to expect. For the purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers cash to include cash on hand and in bank accounts. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“ FDIC

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	(19) Subsequent Events On March 16, 2019, the Company, through one of its subsidiaries, acquired the assets of Integrated Print & Graphics of South Elgin, Illinois, for approximately $8.8 million in cash plus the assumption of trade payables and subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition of Integrated will enable the Company to provide additional capabilities to its product line and its focus on high color commercial print to the direct mail channel is consistent with the Company’s desire to expand this product line throughout the Company’s business model.

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies and General Matters (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations. Ennis, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) are principally engaged in the production of and sale of business forms and other business products to customers primarily located in the United States.
Basis of Consolidation	Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s last three fiscal years ended on the following days: February 28, 2019, February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 (fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively).
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable. Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment generally within 30 days from the invoice date. The Company’s allowance for doubtful receivables reserve is based on an analysis that estimates the amount of its total customer receivable balance that is not collectible. This analysis includes assessing a default probability to customers’ receivable balances, which is influenced by several factors including (i) current market conditions, (ii) periodic review of customer credit worthiness, and (iii) review of customer receivable aging and payment trends.
Inventories	Inventories. With the exception of approximately 8.9% and 12.9% of its inventories valued at the lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) for fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively, the Company values its inventories at the lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost or net realizable value. The Company regularly reviews inventories on hand, using specific aging categories, and writes down the carrying value of its inventories for excess and potentially obsolete inventories based on historical usage and estimated future usage. In assessing the ultimate realization of its inventories, the Company is required to make judgments as to future demand requirements. As actual future demand or market conditions may vary from those projected by the Company, adjustments to inventories may be required. The Company provides reserves for excess and obsolete inventory when necessary based upon analysis of quantities on hand, recent sales volumes and reference to market prices. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory at fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 were $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment . Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over a period considered adequate to amortize the total cost over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 11 years for machinery and equipment and 10 to 33 years for buildings and improvements. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvements. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price paid over the value of net assets of businesses acquired and is not amortized. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, using a fair-value-based test that compares the fair value of the related business unit to its carrying value.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets . Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is based upon the fair value of assets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments . Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or transferred for a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity and/or variable rates associated with these instruments. Long-term debt as of fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 approximates its fair value as the interest rate is tied to market rates. The Company categorizes each of its fair value measurements in one of these three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: Level 1 - Inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 - Inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock . The Company accounts for repurchases of common stock using the cost method with common stock in treasury classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
Deferred Finance Charges	Deferred Finance Charges . Deferred finance charges in connection with the Company’s revolving credit facility are amortized to interest expense over the term of the facility using the straight-line method. If the facility is extinguished before the end of the term, the remaining balance of the deferred finance charges will be amortized fully in such year.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition . We recognize revenues from product sales upon shipment to the customer if the terms of the sale are freight on board (“ FOB ”) shipping point (and therefore title and all risks of ownership, including risk of loss, passes to the customer upon shipping) or, to a lesser extent, upon delivery to the customer if the terms of the sale are FOB destination (and therefore title and all risks of ownership, including risk of loss, passes to the customer upon delivery). Net sales represent gross sales invoiced to customers, less certain related charges, including sales tax, discounts, returns and other allowances. Returns, discounts and other allowances have historically been insignificant. In some cases and upon customer request, the Company prints and stores custom print product for customer specified future delivery, generally within twelve months. In this case, risk of loss passes to the customer, the customer is invoiced under normal credit terms, and revenue is recognized when manufacturing is complete. Approximately $10.3 million, $9.7 million and $10.7 million of revenue was recognized under these arrangements during fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Advertising Expenses	Advertising Expenses . The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Catalog and brochure preparation and printing costs, which are considered direct response advertising, are amortized to expense over the life of the catalog, which typically ranges from three to twelve months. Advertising expense was approximately $0.8 million, $0.9 million and $0.6 million during the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in this advertising expense is amortization related to direct response advertising of approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for the fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Unamortized direct advertising costs included in prepaid expenses at fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.2 million, respectively.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share . Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, and then adding the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive securities had been issued. This is calculated using the treasury stock method. At year-end 2017, there were 42,500 options not included in the diluted earnings per share computation because their effect was anti-dilutive. For fiscal years 2019 and 2018, all options were included in the diluted earnings per share computation because the average fair market value of the Company’s stock exceeded the exercise price of the options.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss . Accumulated other comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity resulting from transactions from non-owner sources. Other comprehensive income consisted of changes in the following: changes in the funded status of the Company’s pension plan and the election to reclassify the stranded income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “ Tax Act ”).
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations in other expense, net as incurred. Transaction losses totaled approximately $18,000, $7,000, and $22,000 for fiscal years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Estimates	Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs. The Company records amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs in net sales and related costs are included in cost of goods sold.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation. The Company recognizes stock based compensation expense net of estimated forfeitures over the requisite service period of the individual grants, which generally equals the vesting period. Estimated forfeiture rates are derived from our historical forfeitures of similar awards. The fair value of all share based awards is estimated on the date of grant.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“ FASB ASU Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ASU 2017-07 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ASU 2016-02 , Based on the original guidance in ASU 2016-02, lessees and lessors would have been required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, including a number of practical expedients. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (ASC 842): Targeted Improvements The Company expects to elect the ‘package of practical expedients’ as lessee, which permits it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. Additionally, the Company expects to elect to treat lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. The Company expects that the adoption of this standard will result in a fairly significant increase to its recorded assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets but will not have a material impact on the consolidated statement of operations. While the Company is continuing to assess all the effects of adoption, it currently believes the most significant effects relate to (i) the recognition of new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet for its property and equipment operating leases and (ii) providing significant new disclosures about its leasing activities. Adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of approximately $18.2 million as of March 1, 2019. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ASU 2016-01 In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ASU 2014-09 Revenue

Accounts Receivable and Allow_2

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Receivables	The following table represents the activity in the Company’s allowance for doubtful receivables for the fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 1,194 $ 1,674 $ 2,041 Bad debt expense, net of recoveries 212 (265 ) 263 Accounts written off (386 ) (215 ) (630 ) Balance at end of period $ 1,020 $ 1,194 $ 1,674

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The following table summarizes the components of inventories at the different stages of production as of February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018 (in thousands): 2019 2018 Raw material $ 21,717 $ 15,854 Work-in-process 4,172 3,114 Finished goods 9,522 7,512 $ 35,411 $ 26,480

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary of Purchase Price	The purchase price of Wright was as follows (in thousands): Ennis shares of common stock $ 16,218 Cash 22,653 Purchase price of Wright Business Graphics $ 38,871
Summary of Operating Information on a Pro Forma Basis	The following table represents certain operating information on a pro forma basis as though all Wright operations had been acquired as of March 1, 2017, after the estimated impact of adjustments such as amortization of intangible assets, interest expense and related tax effects (in thousands, except per share amount): Unaudited Unaudited 2019 2018 Pro forma net sales $ 423,901 $ 427,174 Pro forma net earnings 38,434 35,694 Pro forma earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted 1.49 1.40
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation	The following is a summary of the preliminary purchase price allocation for Wright (in thousands): Accounts receivable $ 5,220 Prepaid expenses 427 Inventories 4,365 Other assets 88 Property, plant & equipment 10,331 Non-compete 447 Customer lists 12,900 Trade names 3,830 Goodwill 11,031 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4,226 ) Deferred income taxes (5,542 ) $ 38,871
Independent Printing Company, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation	The following is a summary of the final purchase price allocation for Independent (in thousands): Accounts receivable $ 4,252 Inventories 1,539 Other assets 575 Property, plant & equipment 5,526 Customer lists 3,390 Trademarks 2,408 Goodwill 6,066 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,079 ) $ 17,677

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Discontinued Operations Related to Apparel Segment	The operating results of these discontinued operations only reflect revenues and expenses that are directly attributable to the Apparel Segment and that have been eliminated from ongoing operations. The following tables show the key components of the sale and discontinued operations related to the Apparel Segment that was completed on May 25, 2016 (in thousands): Sales price $ 110,000 Carrying value of disposed (130,174 ) Expenses related to sales (1) (4,365 ) Loss on sale before write-off of foreign currency translation adjustment (24,539 ) Write-off of foreign currency translation adjustments recorded in other comprehensive income (16,109 ) Loss on sale of sale of discontinued operations $ (40,648 ) (1) Includes the termination fee, in the amount of $3.0 million, paid as a result of the termination of a prior purchase agreement for the sale of the Apparel Segment to Alstyle Operations, LLC. 2018 2017 Net sales $ — $ 41,038 Income from discontinued operations before income taxes — 3,873 Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes (2,000 ) (40,648 ) Income (loss) on discontinued operations before income taxes (2,000 ) (36,775 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (2,147 ) (12,138 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 147 $ (24,637 )

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets	The carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets at each balance sheet date are as follows (in thousands): Weighted Average Remaining Gross Life Carrying Accumulated As of February 28, 2019 (in years) Amount Amortization Net Amortized intangible assets Trademarks and trade names 13.8 $ 24,385 $ 3,906 $ 20,479 Customer lists 8.2 71,869 31,498 40,371 Non-compete 2.5 722 300 422 Patent — 783 783 — Total 10.0 $ 97,759 $ 36,487 $ 61,272 As of February 28, 2018 Amortized intangible assets Trademarks and trade names 16.0 $ 19,625 $ 2,408 $ 17,217 Customer lists 8.1 58,040 26,039 32,001 Non-compete 1.1 175 140 35 Patent 0.4 783 782 1 Total 10.8 $ 78,623 $ 29,369 $ 49,254
Estimated Amortization Expense	The Company’s estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows (in thousands): 2020 $ 7,390 2021 7,265 2022 7,097 2023 6,260 2024 6,222
Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Balance as of March 1, 2017 $ 70,603 Goodwill acquired — Goodwill impairment — Balance as of February 28, 2018 70,603 Goodwill acquired 11,031 Goodwill impairment — Balance as of February 28, 2019 $ 81,634

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Other Accrued Expenses	The following table summarizes the components of other accrued expenses for the fiscal years ended (in thousands): February 28, February 28, 2019 2018 Employee compensation and benefits $ 15,950 $ 15,597 Taxes other than income 583 296 Accrued legal and professional fees 203 282 Accrued interest 188 143 Accrued utilities 90 148 Accrued acquisition related obligations 214 654 Accrued credit card fees 146 115 Other accrued expenses 521 168 $ 17,895 $ 17,403

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt consisted of the following at fiscal years ended (in thousands): February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 Revolving credit facility $ 30,000 $ 30,000

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_2

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock Option Activity	The Company had the following stock option activity for each of the three years ended February 28, 2019: Weighted Weighted Average Aggregate Number Average Remaining Intrinsic of Shares Exercise Contractual Value(a) (exact quantity) Price Life (in years) (in Outstanding at March 1, 2016 370,949 $ 15.38 5.9 $ 1,616 Granted — — Terminated (5,000 ) 8.94 Exercised (193,453 ) 15.04 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 172,496 $ 15.95 4.2 $ 223 Granted — — Terminated — — Exercised — — Outstanding at February 28, 2018 172,496 $ 15.95 3.2 $ 612 Granted — — Terminated — — Exercised (110,906 ) 15.99 Outstanding at February 28, 2019 61,590 $ 15.88 1.8 $ 327 Exercisable at February 28, 2019 61,590 $ 15.88 1.8 $ 327 (a) Intrinsic value is measured as the excess fair market value of the Company’s common stock as reported on the NYSE over the applicable exercise price.
Summary of Stock Options Exercised and Tax Benefits Realized from Stock Based Compensation	A summary of the stock options exercised and tax benefits realized from stock based compensation is presented below for the three fiscal years ended (in thousands): Fiscal years ended 2019 2018 2019 Total cash received $ 69 $ — $ 2,910 Income tax benefits — — 265 Total grant-date fair value 345 — 532 Intrinsic value 534 — 969
Summary of Unvested Stock Options	A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested stock options at February 28, 2018, and changes during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 is presented below: Weighted Average Number Grant Date of Options Fair Value Unvested at February 28, 2018 1,616 $ 2.24 New grants — — Vested (1,616 ) 2.24 Forfeited — — Unvested at February 28, 2019 — —
Summary of Stock Options Outstanding	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at the end of fiscal year 2019: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted Average Weighted Weighted Number Remaining Contractual Average Number Average Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (in Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $8.94 10,000 0.2 $ 8.94 10,000 $ 8.94 $14.05 to $15.48 12,949 3.3 15.18 12,949 15.18 $17.57 to $18.46 38,641 1.8 17.92 38,641 17.92 61,590 1.8 15.88 61,590 15.88
Restricted Stock Grants Activity	The Company had the following restricted stock grants activity for each of the three fiscal years ended February 28, 2019: Weighted Average Number of Grant Date Shares Fair Value Outstanding at March 1, 2016 189,396 $ 14.36 Granted 66,685 19.49 Terminated — — Vested (89,535 ) 14.46 Outstanding at February 28, 2017 166,546 $ 16.35 Granted 74,900 16.30 Terminated — — Vested (88,771 ) 15.90 Outstanding at February 28, 2018 152,675 $ 16.59 Granted 83,789 20.54 Terminated — — Vested (81,359 ) 16.01 Outstanding at February 28, 2019 155,105 $ 19.03

Pension Plan (Tables)

Pension Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Company's Pension Plan Asset Allocation, by Asset Category	The Company’s Pension Plan asset allocation, by asset category, is as follows for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 Equity securities 46 % 57 % Debt securities 48 % 42 % Cash and cash equivalents 6 % 1 % Total 100 % 100 %
Company's Target Asset Allocation Percentage, by Asset Class	The Company’s target asset allocation percentage, by asset class, for the year ended February 28, 2019 is as follows: Asset Class Target Allocation Percentage Cash 1 - 5% Fixed Income 35 - 55% Equity 45 - 60%
Pension Plan's Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets Measured at Fair Value	The following tables present the Pension Plan’s fair value hierarchy for those assets measured at fair value as of February 28, 2019 and February 28, 2018 (in thousands): Assets Measured at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Description at 2/28/19 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,945 $ 3,945 $ — $ — Government bonds 16,128 — 16,128 — Corporate bonds 10,722 — 10,722 — Domestic equities 20,903 20,903 — — Foreign equities 6,023 6,023 — — $ 57,721 $ 30,871 $ 26,850 $ — Assets Measured at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Description at 2/28/18 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash and cash equivalents $ 893 $ 893 $ — $ — Government bonds 14,005 — 14,005 — Corporate bonds 9,609 — 9,609 — Domestic equities 25,558 25,558 — — Foreign equities 6,819 6,819 — — $ 56,884 $ 33,270 $ 23,614 $ —
Summary of Pension Expense Composed of Components Included in Cost of Goods Sold and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Pension expense is composed of the following components included in cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Components of net periodic benefit cost Service cost $ 1,106 $ 1,083 $ 1,166 Interest cost 2,274 2,270 2,372 Expected return on plan assets (4,109 ) (3,794 ) (3,665 ) Amortization of: Prior service cost — — — Unrecognized net loss 2,047 2,041 2,683 Net periodic benefit cost 1,318 1,600 2,556 Other changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other comprehensive Income Net actuarial loss (gain) 2,414 (669 ) (723 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss (2,047 ) (2,041 ) (2,683 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — — 367 (2,710 ) (3,406 ) Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income $ 1,685 $ (1,110 ) $ (850 )
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Pension Cost	The following table represents the assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost for fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Weighted average discount rate (net periodic pension cost) 4.05 % 4.10 % 4.30 % Earnings progression (net periodic pension cost) 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 % Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (net periodic pension cost) 7.50 % 7.50 % 7.50 % Weighted average discount rate (benefit obligations) 4.10 % 4.05 % 4.10 % Earnings progression (benefit obligations) 3.00 % 3.00 % 3.00 %
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligation, Change in Projected Benefit Obligation, Change in Pension Plan Assets, Funded Status, and Reconciliation to Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets	The accumulated benefit obligation (“ ABO PBO 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 57,619 $ 57,658 Service cost 1,106 1,083 Interest cost 2,274 2,270 Actuarial (gain) loss (367 ) 978 Other assumption change (120 ) (423 ) Benefits paid (3,371 ) (3,947 ) Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 57,141 $ 57,619 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 56,884 $ 52,812 Company contributions 3,000 3,000 Gain on plan assets 1,208 5,019 Benefits paid (3,371 ) (3,947 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 57,721 $ 56,884 Funded (unfunded) status $ 580 $ (735 ) Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 52,747 $ 53,244
Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments which Reflect Expected Future Service	Estimated future benefit payments which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid to the Pension Plan participants in the fiscal years ended (in thousands): Year Projected Payments 2020 $ 3,500 2021 4,200 2022 4,300 2023 3,000 2024 4,800 2025 - 2029 21,000

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Provision for Income Taxes	The following table represents components of the provision for income taxes for fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Current: Federal $ 11,381 $ 14,001 $ 10,543 State and local 1,858 1,944 2,254 Total current 13,239 15,945 12,797 Deferred: Federal (651 ) (1,811 ) 932 State and local (91 ) 17 (113 ) Total deferred (742 ) (1,794 ) 819 Total provision for income taxes $ 12,497 $ 14,151 $ 13,616
Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate to Company's Effective Tax Rate	The following summary reconciles the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory rate 21.0 % 32.7 % 35.0 % Provision for state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 2.8 2.8 3.5 Domestic production activities deduction — (2.8 ) (2.5 ) Valuation allowance — — (3.4 ) Federal true-up 0.4 4.1 0.6 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — (7.6 ) — Other 0.8 1.0 0.8 25.0 % 30.2 % 34.0 % On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “ Tax Act
Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are summarized as follows (in thousands) for fiscal years ended: Deferred tax assets 2019 2018 Allowance for doubtful receivables $ 204 $ 255 Inventories 924 738 Employee compensation and benefits 820 703 Pension and noncurrent employee compensation benefits 2,653 2,888 Net operating loss and foreign tax credits 429 429 Stock options 326 285 Total deferred tax assets $ 5,356 $ 5,298 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 5,485 $ 4,140 Goodwill and other intangible assets 10,710 7,158 Property tax 59 158 Other — 31 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 16,254 $ 11,487 Net deferred income tax liabilities $ 10,898 $ 6,189
Reconciliation of Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the change in the unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 is as follows (in thousands): 2019 2018 Balance at March 1, 2018 $ 141 $ 249 Additions based on tax positions 26 (25 ) Reductions due to lapses of statues of limitations (47 ) (83 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 $ 120 $ 141

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation for Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss) per Share	The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the fiscal years ended: 2019 2018 2017 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 25,829,804 25,391,998 25,734,667 Effect of dilutive options 12,375 25,246 14,518 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 25,842,179 25,417,244 25,749,185 Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted Earnings per share on continuing operations $ 1.45 $ 1.29 $ 1.03 Earnings (loss) per share on discontinued operations — 0.01 (0.96 ) Net earnings $ 1.45 $ 1.30 $ 0.07 Cash dividends $ 0.875 $ 0.875 $ 2.20

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases	Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for each of the fiscal years ending are as follows (in thousands): Operating Lease Commitments 2020 $ 5,586 2021 3,783 2022 2,607 2023 2,108 2024 1,619 Thereafter 2,431 $ 18,134

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Reflect Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes	Net cash flows from operating activities reflect cash payments for interest and income taxes, as well as the noncash reclassification of the income tax effects associated with the Tax Act, are as follows for the three fiscal years ended (in thousands): 2019 2018 2017 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Interest paid, net $ 1,109 $ 731 $ 853 Income taxes paid, net $ 9,866 $ 15,468 $ 975 Noncash investing and financing activities Reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Act $ — $ 2,847 $ —

Quarterly Consolidated Financ_2

Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data of Company	The following table represents the unaudited quarterly financial data of the Company for fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018 (in thousands, except per share amounts and quarter over quarter comparison): For the three months ended May 31 August 31 November 30 February 28 Fiscal year ended 2019: Net sales $ 93,419 $ 98,591 $ 108,070 $ 100,702 Gross profit margin 30,191 30,323 33,755 29,091 Net earnings 9,247 9,567 10,419 8,204 Dividends paid 5,083 5,728 5,922 5,878 Per share of common stock: Basic net earnings $ 0.37 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.32 Diluted net earnings $ 0.36 $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.32 Dividends $ 0.200 $ 0.225 $ 0.225 $ 0.225 Fiscal year ended 2018: Net sales $ 94,590 $ 94,887 $ 93,606 $ 87,088 Gross profit margin 29,992 30,859 29,956 26,395 Net earnings 7,784 8,540 8,274 8,160 Dividends paid 4,468 5,084 5,083 7,625 Per share of common stock: Basic net earnings $ 0.31 $ 0.34 $ 0.33 $ 0.32 Diluted net earnings $ 0.31 $ 0.34 $ 0.33 $ 0.32 Dividends $ 0.175 $ 0.200 $ 0.200 $ 0.300

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies and General Matters - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 01, 2019
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Trade receivable maturity period	30 days
Percentage of Inventories valued at LIFO	8.90%	12.90%
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory	$ 900,000	$ 800,000
Assets held for sale		75,000
Period within which company prints and stores custom print product for customer specified future delivery	12 months
Revenue recognized	$ 10,300,000	9,700,000	$ 10,700,000
Advertising expense	800,000	900,000	600,000
Amortization of advertising expense	100,000	200,000	100,000
Unamortized direct advertising costs included in prepaid expenses	200,000	100,000	$ 200,000
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share computation			42,500
Transaction losses	$ 18,000	7,000	$ 22,000
Operating lease right-of-use asset				$ 18,200
Operating lease liability				$ 18,200
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, effect of change on operating results		288,000	780,000
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, effect of change on operating results		229,000	610,000
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, effect of change on operating results		$ 517,000	$ 1,390,000
Minimum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization period for advertising expense	3 months
Maximum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization period for advertising expense	12 months
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	11 years
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	33 years

Revenue - Additional Informatio

Revenue - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue unsatisfied performance obligation, practical expedient	true
Minimum [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract with customer, customer payment terms	30 days
Maximum [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract with customer, customer payment terms	90 days

Accounts Receivable and Allow_3

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Receivables - Allowance for Doubtful Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,194	$ 1,674	$ 2,041
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries	212	(265)	263
Accounts written off	(386)	(215)	(630)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,020	$ 1,194	$ 1,674

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw material	$ 21,717	$ 15,854
Work-in-process	4,172	3,114
Finished goods	9,522	7,512
Inventories	$ 35,411	$ 26,480

Inventories - Additional Inform

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Excess of current costs at FIFO over LIFO stated values	$ 5	$ 4.9
Decrease in cost of sales	$ 0.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.2

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018$ / shares	Jul. 07, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2017USD ($)LocationFacility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values			100.00%
Common stock, par value | $ / shares			$ 2.50		$ 2.50
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock in connection with merger, shares | shares	829,126
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 2.50
Business acquisition, date of acquisition	Jul. 16, 2018
Issuance of common stock in connection with merger, value	$ 16,218
Cash paid for final working capital adjustment in connection with merger	19,700
Business acquisition payment for outstanding debt	3,000
Acquisition related costs incurred			$ 200
Net sales	58,000
Total purchase consideration	$ 38,871
Tag and Label Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase consideration		$ 4,700
Contingent consideration payable, period		3 years
Tag and Label Company [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration payable		$ 500,000
Tag Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase consideration						$ 1,400
Independent Printing Company, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales				$ 37,000
Total purchase consideration							$ 17,677
Number of location | Location							4
Number of folder facilities | Facility							4

Acquisitions - Summary of Purch

Acquisitions - Summary of Purchase Price (Detail) - Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member] $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2018USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ennis shares of common stock	$ 16,218
Cash	22,653
Purchase price of Wright Business Graphics	$ 38,871

Acquisitions - Summary of Preli

Acquisitions - Summary of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 81,634		$ 70,603	$ 70,603
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable		$ 5,220
Prepaid expenses		427
Inventories		4,365
Other assets		88
Property, plant & equipment		10,331
Goodwill		11,031
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(4,226)
Deferred income taxes		(5,542)
Total purchase consideration		38,871
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member] | Non-Compete [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-compete, Customer lists and Trade names		447
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member] | Customer Lists [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-compete, Customer lists and Trade names		12,900
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Non-compete, Customer lists and Trade names		$ 3,830

Acquisitions - Summary of Final

Acquisitions - Summary of Final Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 81,634	$ 70,603	$ 70,603
Independent Printing Company, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable				$ 4,252
Inventories				1,539
Other assets				575
Property, plant & equipment				5,526
Goodwill				6,066
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities				(6,079)
Total purchase consideration				17,677
Independent Printing Company, Inc. [Member] | Customer Lists [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer lists and Trademarks				3,390
Independent Printing Company, Inc. [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer lists and Trademarks				$ 2,408

Acquisitions - Summary of Opera

Acquisitions - Summary of Operating Information on Pro Forma Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Pro forma net sales	$ 423,901	$ 427,174
Pro forma net earnings	$ 38,434	$ 35,694
Pro forma earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted	$ 1.49	$ 1.40

Discontinued Operations - Addit

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 25, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Apparel Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase price, cash to be received	$ 110,000
Tax benefit related to discontinued operation			$ (2,147)	$ (12,138)
Gildan Activewear Inc. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to discontinued operation			$ 2,100
Tax benefit related to discontinued operation including receivables	500
Receivable discontinued operation	2,000
Gildan Activewear Inc. [Member] | Apparel Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase price, escrow funds to any liabilities	2,000
Purchase price, voluntarily payable funds		$ 2,000
Tax benefit related to discontinued operation				$ 1,600
Gildan Activewear Inc. [Member] | Unit Purchase Agreement [Member] | Apparel Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase price, cash to be received	$ 110,000

Discontinued Operations - Sched

Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Discontinued Operations Related to the Apparel Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		May 25, 2016	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income (loss) on discontinued operations before income taxes			$ (2,000)	$ (36,775)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations			147	(24,637)
Apparel Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sales price		$ 110,000
Carrying value of disposed		(130,174)
Expenses related to sales	[1]	(4,365)
Loss on sale before write-off of foreign currency translation adjustment		(24,539)
Write-off of foreign currency translation adjustments recorded in other comprehensive income		(16,109)
Loss on sale of sale of discontinued operations		(40,648)	(2,000)	(40,648)
Net sales				41,038
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes				3,873
Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes		$ (40,648)	(2,000)	(40,648)
Income (loss) on discontinued operations before income taxes			(2,000)	(36,775)
Income tax (benefit) expense			(2,147)	(12,138)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations			$ 147	$ (24,637)
[1]	Includes the termination fee, in the amount of $3.0 million, paid as a result of the termination of a prior purchase agreement for the sale of the Apparel Segment to Alstyle Operations, LLC.

Discontinued Operations - Sch_2

Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Discontinued Operations Related to the Apparel Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	May 25, 2016USD ($)
Apparel Segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Termination fee paid	$ 3

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 01, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment charge		$ 0	$ 0
Remaining estimated useful life		10 years	10 years 9 months 18 days
Amortization of trade names, customer lists, and patent		$ 7,118,000	$ 6,058,000	$ 4,673,000
Goodwill acquired		11,031,000
Wright Business Graphics, Inc [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired		$ 11,000,000
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining estimated useful life		13 years 9 months 18 days	16 years
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of trade names, customer lists, and patent		$ 1,200,000	$ 800,000
Minimum [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining estimated useful life	17 years
Maximum [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remaining estimated useful life	19 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	10 years	10 years 9 months 18 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 97,759	$ 78,623
Accumulated Amortization	36,487	29,369
Amortized intangible assets, Net	$ 61,272	$ 49,254
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	13 years 9 months 18 days	16 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 24,385	$ 19,625
Accumulated Amortization	3,906	2,408
Amortized intangible assets, Net	$ 20,479	$ 17,217
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	8 years 2 months 12 days	8 years 1 month 6 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 71,869	$ 58,040
Accumulated Amortization	31,498	26,039
Amortized intangible assets, Net	$ 40,371	$ 32,001
Non-Compete [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	2 years 6 months	1 year 1 month 6 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 722	$ 175
Accumulated Amortization	300	140
Amortized intangible assets, Net	422	$ 35
Patent [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)		4 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount	783	$ 783
Accumulated Amortization	$ 783	782
Amortized intangible assets, Net		$ 1

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 7,390
2021	7,265
2022	7,097
2023	6,260
2024	$ 6,222

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$ 70,603,000	$ 70,603,000
Goodwill acquired	11,031,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0
Goodwill, Ending balance	$ 81,634,000	$ 70,603,000

Accrued Expenses - Components o

Accrued Expenses - Components of Other Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Employee compensation and benefits	$ 15,950	$ 15,597
Taxes other than income	583	296
Accrued legal and professional fees	203	282
Accrued interest	188	143
Accrued utilities	90	148
Accrued acquisition related obligations	214	654
Accrued credit card fees	146	115
Other accrued expenses	521	168
Accrued expenses, Total	$ 17,895	$ 17,403

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Lon

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 30,000	$ 30,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 30,000	$ 30,000

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 30,000,000
Second Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date	Aug. 11, 2020
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000
Revolving credit facility, additional borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum	1.25
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity description	(i) the Company’s net leverage ratio may not exceed 3.00:1.00, (ii) the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio may not be less than 1.25:1.00, and (iii) the Company may make dividends or distributions to shareholders so long as (a) no event of default has occurred and is continuing and (b) the Company’s net leverage ratio both before and after giving effect to any such dividend or distribution is equal to or less than 2.50:1.00.
Revolving credit facility, interest rate description	LIBOR rate plus a spread ranging from 1.0% to 2.0%, which rate was 3.6% (3 month LIBOR + 1.0%) at February 28, 2019 and 3.0% (3 month LIBOR + 1.0%) at February 28, 2018.
Revolving credit facility, variable basis spread	1.00%	1.00%
Revolving credit facility, interest rate	3.60%	3.00%
Second Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio	3
Revolving credit facility, variable basis spread	2.00%
Second Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, variable basis spread	1.00%
Second Amendment [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Dividends or Distributions Effect [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio	2.50
Second Amendment [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 20,000,000
Second Amendment [Member] | Swing-line Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	15,000,000
Third Amendment [Member] | Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	700,000
Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$ 69,300,000

Shareholders' Equity - Addition

Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended	124 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock | shares	247,788	1,690,024
Repurchase of common stock, average cost per share | $ / shares	$ 19.42	$ 15.64
Total amount available to repurchase of shares | $	$ 13,600,000
Unrelated to Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock | shares	15
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $	$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_3

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unissued common stock reserved	534,478
Stock option award maximum term	10 years
Share based compensation arrangements by share based payment award vesting period maximum	5 years
Number of stock options granted	0	0	0
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock	$ 1.8
Weighted average remaining requisite service period of the unvested restricted stock awards	1 year 7 months 6 days
Outstanding restricted stock underlying fair value at grant date	$ 3
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense related share based compensation before tax	$ 1.4	$ 1.3	$ 1.4

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_4

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 29, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Number of Shares, Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance	172,496	172,496	370,949
Number of Shares, Granted	0	0	0
Number of Shares, Terminated			(5,000)
Number of Shares, Exercised	(110,906)		(193,453)
Number of Shares, Options Outstanding, Ending Balance	61,590	172,496	172,496	370,949
Number of Shares, Exercisable	61,590
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 15.95	$ 15.95	$ 15.38
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Terminated			8.94
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	15.99		15.04
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	15.88	$ 15.95	$ 15.95	$ 15.38
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 15.88
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1 year 9 months 18 days	3 years 2 months 12 days	4 years 2 months 12 days	5 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Exercisable	1 year 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 327	$ 612	$ 223	$ 1,616
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 327

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_5

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options Exercised and Tax Benefits Realized from Stock Based Compensation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2017
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Total cash received	$ 69	$ 2,910
Income tax benefits		265
Total grant-date fair value	345	532
Intrinsic value	$ 534	$ 969

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_6

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Unvested Stock Options (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Unvested Beginning Balance, Number of Options	1,616
New grants, Number of Options	0	0	0
Vested, Number of Options	(1,616)
Unvested Ending Balance, Number of Options		1,616
Unvested Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 2.24
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 2.24
Unvested Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 2.24

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_7

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options Outstanding (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding | shares	61,590
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Options Outstanding	1 year 9 months 18 days
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding	$ 15.88
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable | shares	61,590
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable	$ 15.88
Range One [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Prices	$ 8.94
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding | shares	10,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Options Outstanding	2 months 12 days
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding	$ 8.94
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable | shares	10,000
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable	$ 8.94
Range Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Prices, Lower range	14.05
Exercise Prices, Upper range	$ 15.48
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding | shares	12,949
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Options Outstanding	3 years 3 months 18 days
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding	$ 15.18
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable | shares	12,949
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable	$ 15.18
Range Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise Prices, Lower range	17.57
Exercise Prices, Upper range	$ 18.46
Number Outstanding, Options Outstanding | shares	38,641
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Options Outstanding	1 year 9 months 18 days
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Outstanding	$ 17.92
Number Exercisable, Options Exercisable | shares	38,641
Weight Average Exercise Price, Options Exercisable	$ 17.92

Stock Option Plan and Stock B_8

Stock Option Plan and Stock Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Grants Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Restricted stock grant activity
Outstanding at Beginning, Number of Shares	152,675	166,546	189,396
Number of Shares, Granted	83,789	74,900	66,685
Number of Shares, Vested	(81,359)	(88,771)	(89,535)
Outstanding at Ending, Number of Shares	155,105	152,675	166,546
Outstanding at Beginning, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair value	$ 16.59	$ 16.35	$ 14.36
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	20.54	16.30	19.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	16.01	15.90	14.46
Outstanding at Ending, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair value	$ 19.03	$ 16.59	$ 16.35

Pension Plan - Additional Infor

Pension Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employees covered under noncontributory Pension Plan	17.00%
Compensation period preceding retirement and termination	5 years
Expected rate of return	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Target asset allocation, historical period	10 years
Target asset allocation, expected returns	5 years
Company contributions	$ 3,000,000	$ 3,000,000
Matching contributions	$ 1,700,000	1,200,000	$ 1,200,000
United States employees contribution	100.00%
Profit sharing contributions	$ 206,000	$ 203,000	$ 228,000
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions	1,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions	$ 1,500,000

Pension Plan - Company's Pensio

Pension Plan - Company's Pension Plan Asset Allocation, by Asset Category (Detail)	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation by asset category	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation by asset category	46.00%	57.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation by asset category	48.00%	42.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation by asset category	6.00%	1.00%

Pension Plan - Company's Target

Pension Plan - Company's Target Asset Allocation Percentage, by Asset Class (Detail)	Feb. 28, 2019
Cash [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	1.00%
Cash [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	5.00%
Fixed Income [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	35.00%
Fixed Income [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	55.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	45.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation Percentage	60.00%

Pension Plan - Pension Plan's F

Pension Plan - Pension Plan's Fair Value Hierarchy for Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	$ 57,721	$ 56,884	$ 52,812
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	3,945	893
Government Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	16,128	14,005
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	10,722	9,609
Domestic Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	20,903	25,558
Foreign Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	6,023	6,819
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	30,871	33,270
Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	3,945	893
Level 1 [Member] | Domestic Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	20,903	25,558
Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Equities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	6,023	6,819
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	26,850	23,614
Level 2 [Member] | Government Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	16,128	14,005
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	$ 10,722	$ 9,609

Pension Plan - Summary of Pensi

Pension Plan - Summary of Pension Expense Composed of Components Included in Cost of Goods Sold and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$ 1,106	$ 1,083	$ 1,166
Interest cost	2,274	2,270	2,372
Expected return on plan assets	(4,109)	(3,794)	(3,665)
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net loss	2,047	2,041	2,683
Net periodic benefit cost	1,318	1,600	2,556
Other changes in Plan Assets and Projected Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other comprehensive Income
Net actuarial loss (gain)	2,414	(669)	(723)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(2,047)	(2,041)	(2,683)
Net of recognized in Other comprehensive Income	367	(2,710)	(3,406)
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income	$ 1,685	$ (1,110)	$ (850)

Pension Plan - Schedule of Assu

Pension Plan - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Pension Cost (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate (net periodic pension cost)	4.05%	4.10%	4.30%
Earnings progression (net periodic pension cost)	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (net periodic pension cost)	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Weighted average discount rate (benefit obligations)	4.10%	4.05%	4.10%
Earnings progression (benefit obligations)	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%

Pension Plan - Schedule of Accu

Pension Plan - Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligation, Change in PBO, Change in Pension Plan Assets, Funded Status, and Reconciliation to Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Change in benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 57,619	$ 57,658
Service cost	1,106	1,083	$ 1,166
Interest cost	2,274	2,270	2,372
Actuarial (gain) loss	(367)	978
Other assumption change	(120)	(423)
Benefits paid	(3,371)	(3,947)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	57,141	57,619	57,658
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	56,884	52,812
Company contributions	3,000	3,000
Gain on plan assets	1,208	5,019
Benefits paid	(3,371)	(3,947)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	57,721	56,884	$ 52,812
Funded (unfunded) status	580	(735)
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$ 52,747	$ 53,244

Pension Plan - Schedule of Esti

Pension Plan - Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments which Reflect Expected Future Service (Detail) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Schedule Of Sale Of Subsidiary [Abstract]
2020	$ 3,500
2021	4,200
2022	4,300
2023	3,000
2024	4,800
2025 - 2029	$ 21,000

Income Taxes - Components of Pr

Income Taxes - Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Current:
Federal	$ 11,381	$ 14,001	$ 10,543
State and local	1,858	1,944	2,254
Total current	13,239	15,945	12,797
Deferred:
Federal	(651)	(1,811)	932
State and local	(91)	17	(113)
Total deferred	(742)	(1,794)	819
Total provision for income taxes	$ 12,497	$ 14,151	$ 13,616

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective tax rate on earnings from operations			25.00%	30.20%	34.00%
Corporate tax rate		35.00%	21.00%	32.70%	35.00%
Reduction in income tax expense recognized to adjustment of deferred tax liabilities	$ 3,600,000
Tax benefit recognized			50.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties	$ 141,000		$ 120,000	$ 141,000
Unrecognized tax benefit includes an aggregate of interest expense			$ 1,000
Unrecognized tax benefits expiring			12 months
Unrecognized interest or penalties other than tax benefits			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards			$ 84,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards expiring			2024
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards expiring			2025

Income Taxes - Statutory U.S. F

Income Taxes - Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate to Company's Effective Tax Rate (Detail)	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory rate	35.00%	21.00%	32.70%	35.00%
Provision for state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit		2.80%	2.80%	3.50%
Domestic production activities deduction			(2.80%)	(2.50%)
Valuation allowance				(3.40%)
Federal true-up		0.40%	4.10%	0.60%
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act			(7.60%)
Other		0.80%	1.00%	0.80%
Total		25.00%	30.20%	34.00%

Income Taxes - Components of De

Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for doubtful receivables	$ 204	$ 255
Inventories	924	738
Employee compensation and benefits	820	703
Pension and noncurrent employee compensation benefits	2,653	2,888
Net operating loss and foreign tax credits	429	429
Stock options	326	285
Total deferred tax assets	5,356	5,298
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	5,485	4,140
Goodwill and other intangible assets	10,710	7,158
Property tax	59	158
Other		31
Total deferred tax liabilities	16,254	11,487
Net deferred income tax liabilities	$ 10,898	$ 6,189

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 141	$ 249
Additions based on tax positions	26	(25)
Reductions due to lapses of statues of limitations	(47)	(83)
Ending Balance	$ 120	$ 141

Earnings per Share - Computatio

Earnings per Share - Computation for Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss) per Share (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding									25,829,804	25,391,998	25,734,667
Effect of dilutive options									12,375	25,246	14,518
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding									25,842,179	25,417,244	25,749,185
Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted
Earnings per share on continuing operations									$ 1.45	$ 1.29	$ 1.03
Earnings (loss) per share on discontinued operations										0.01	(0.96)
Net earnings									1.45	1.30	0.07
Cash dividends	$ 0.225	$ 0.225	$ 0.225	$ 0.200	$ 0.300	$ 0.200	$ 0.200	$ 0.175	$ 0.875	$ 0.875	$ 2.20

Earnings per Share - Additional

Earnings per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Undistributed earnings	$ 0
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share computation		42,500

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 5,586
2021	3,783
2022	2,607
2023	2,108
2024	1,619
Thereafter	2,431
Total	$ 18,134

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expense attributable to operating leases	$ 5.9	$ 5.3	$ 4.3

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Reflect Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Interest paid, net	$ 1,109	$ 731	$ 853
Income taxes paid, net	$ 9,866	15,468	$ 975
Noncash investing and financing activities
Reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Act		$ 2,847

Quarterly Consolidated Financ_3

Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information (Unaudited) - Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data of Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 100,702	$ 108,070	$ 98,591	$ 93,419	$ 87,088	$ 93,606	$ 94,887	$ 94,590	$ 400,782	$ 370,171	$ 356,888
Type of revenue [extensible list]	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember	ebf:CommercialPrintedProductMember
Gross profit margin	$ 29,091	$ 33,755	$ 30,323	$ 30,191	$ 26,395	$ 29,956	$ 30,859	$ 29,992	$ 123,360	$ 117,202	$ 104,730
Net earnings	8,204	10,419	9,567	9,247	8,160	8,274	8,540	7,784	37,437	32,905	1,780
Dividends paid	$ 5,878	$ 5,922	$ 5,728	$ 5,083	$ 7,625	$ 5,083	$ 5,084	$ 4,468	$ 22,611	$ 22,260	$ 57,200
Per share of common stock:
Basic net earnings	$ 0.32	$ 0.40	$ 0.37	$ 0.37	$ 0.32	$ 0.33	$ 0.34	$ 0.31
Diluted net earnings	0.32	0.40	0.37	0.36	0.32	0.33	0.34	0.31
Dividends	$ 0.225	$ 0.225	$ 0.225	$ 0.200	$ 0.300	$ 0.200	$ 0.200	$ 0.175	$ 0.875	$ 0.875	$ 2.20

Concentrations of Risk - Additi

Concentrations of Risk - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cash balances not federally insured	$ 86,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Maximum insurance available to depositors under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules	$ 250,000
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Net Sales [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	5.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	5.00%

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Mar. 16, 2019USD ($)
Integrated Print & Graphics (Member) | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total purchase consideration	$ 8.8