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ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ERII - US29270J1007 - Common Stock

14.44 USD
+0.38 (+2.7%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM
14.4 USD
-0.04 (-0.28%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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ERII gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ERII a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ERII is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make ERII a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ERII had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ERII had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ERII has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ERII had a positive operating cash flow.
ERII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFERII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

ERII's Return On Assets of 9.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERII outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
ERII has a Return On Equity of 10.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERII outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
ERII has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERII outperforms 64.39% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ERII is below the industry average of 10.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.89%) for ERII is above the 3 year average (8.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.31%
ROE 10.79%
ROIC 8.89%
ROA(3y)9.69%
ROA(5y)9.73%
ROE(3y)11.24%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
ERII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICERII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

ERII has a Profit Margin of 14.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERII outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
ERII's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.68%, ERII is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ERII has grown nicely.
ERII has a Gross Margin of 66.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERII outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
ERII's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.68%
PM (TTM) 14.44%
GM 66.64%
OM growth 3Y4.79%
OM growth 5Y5.06%
PM growth 3Y5.01%
PM growth 5Y4.86%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y-2.69%
ERII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsERII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ERII is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ERII has less shares outstanding
ERII has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ERII has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ERII Yearly Shares OutstandingERII Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ERII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsERII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

ERII has an Altman-Z score of 18.36. This indicates that ERII is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ERII (18.36) is better than 97.73% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for ERII. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 18.36
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.68%
ERII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFERII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.33 indicates that ERII has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 7.33, ERII belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.75 indicates that ERII has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.75, ERII belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.33
Quick Ratio 5.75
ERII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesERII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.29% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ERII shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.11% on average per year.
ERII shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.10%.
ERII shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.29%
EPS 3Y21.64%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y11.74%
Revenue growth 5Y10.77%
Sales Q2Q%-17.06%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ERII will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y61.69%
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y13.66%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ERII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesERII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M
ERII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesERII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.39, the valuation of ERII can be described as expensive.
ERII's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, ERII is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.27 indicates a correct valuation of ERII.
ERII's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ERII is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
ERII is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.39
Fwd PE 16.27
ERII Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsERII Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ERII is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.70% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ERII is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.48
EV/EBITDA 26.35
ERII Per share dataERII EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ERII has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ERII's earnings are expected to grow with 40.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ERII!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ENERGY RECOVERY INC

NASDAQ:ERII (1/8/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 14.4 -0.04 (-0.28%)

14.44

+0.38 (+2.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners91.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.77%
Ins Owner Change-1.26%
Market Cap764.89M
Revenue(TTM)135.19M
Net Income(TTM)19.52M
Analysts81.82
Price Target18.6 (28.81%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)987.37%
Min EPS beat(2)13.86%
Max EPS beat(2)1960.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)375.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-488.23%
Max EPS beat(4)1960.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)205.62%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)145.07%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)113.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-15.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-63.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.08%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.39
Fwd PE 16.27
P/S 5.66
P/FCF 38.48
P/OCF 37.04
P/B 4.23
P/tB 4.55
EV/EBITDA 26.35
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY2.7%
SpS2.55
BVpS3.41
TBVpS3.17
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number5.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.31%
ROE 10.79%
ROCE 11.25%
ROIC 8.89%
ROICexc 14.19%
ROICexgc 15.91%
OM 15.68%
PM (TTM) 14.44%
GM 66.64%
FCFM 14.7%
ROA(3y)9.69%
ROA(5y)9.73%
ROE(3y)11.24%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)8.81%
ROICexc(3y)14.22%
ROICexc(5y)18.19%
ROICexgc(3y)15.9%
ROICexgc(5y)21.13%
ROCE(3y)10.28%
ROCE(5y)11.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.77%
OM growth 3Y4.79%
OM growth 5Y5.06%
PM growth 3Y5.01%
PM growth 5Y4.86%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y-2.69%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 18.07%
Cap/Sales 0.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.05%
Profit Quality 101.83%
Current Ratio 7.33
Quick Ratio 5.75
Altman-Z 18.36
F-Score8
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)61.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)75.85%
Profit Quality(5y)62.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.29%
EPS 3Y21.64%
EPS 5Y20.11%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y61.69%
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y11.74%
Revenue growth 5Y10.77%
Sales Q2Q%-17.06%
Revenue Next Year3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.37%
Revenue Next 3Y8.76%
Revenue Next 5Y13.66%
EBIT growth 1Y44.02%
EBIT growth 3Y17.08%
EBIT growth 5Y16.38%
EBIT Next Year156.46%
EBIT Next 3Y55.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.52%
FCF growth 3Y41.07%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.8%
OCF growth 3Y14.91%
OCF growth 5Y31.24%

ENERGY RECOVERY INC / ERII FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ERII.


Can you provide the valuation status for ENERGY RECOVERY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) stock?

ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ERII stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) is 31.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.23.


What is the expected EPS growth for ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) is expected to grow by 61.69% in the next year.