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ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

14.16 USD
-0.28 (-1.94%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
14.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, ERII scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ERII was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. ERII gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ERII is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes ERII very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ERII was profitable.
ERII had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ERII has been profitable.
ERII had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets of 9.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERII outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
ERII's Return On Equity of 10.79% is fine compared to the rest 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.
ERII had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.12%. This is below the industry average of 10.25%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.44%, ERII belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ERII's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ERII has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ERII has less shares outstanding
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.
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 18.05. This indicates that ERII is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ERII has a Altman-Z score of 18.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERII outperforms 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 18.05
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.7%
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

ERII has a Current Ratio of 7.33. This indicates that ERII is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ERII's Current ratio of 7.33 is amongst the best of the industry. ERII outperforms 94.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.75 indicates that ERII has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ERII has a better Quick ratio (5.75) than 94.70% of its industry peers.
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

ERII shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.29%, which is quite impressive.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, ERII will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.17% on average per year.
ERII is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.66% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.78, ERII can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ERII's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ERII's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.96, which indicates a correct valuation of ERII.
ERII's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ERII is cheaper than 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
ERII is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.78
Fwd PE 15.96
ERII Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsERII Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ERII indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ERII is more expensive than 68.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ERII's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.74
EV/EBITDA 25.77
ERII Per share dataERII EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ERII's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ERII may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ERII's earnings are expected to grow with 40.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.53
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 (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 14.16 0 (0%)

14.16

-0.28 (-1.94%)

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 Change0.1%
Ins Owners2.77%
Ins Owner Change-1.26%
Market Cap750.06M
Revenue(TTM)135.19M
Net Income(TTM)19.52M
Analysts81.82
Price Target18.6 (31.36%)
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 30.78
Fwd PE 15.96
P/S 5.55
P/FCF 37.74
P/OCF 36.33
P/B 4.15
P/tB 4.46
EV/EBITDA 25.77
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY2.75%
SpS2.55
BVpS3.41
TBVpS3.17
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.53
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 18.05
F-Score8
WACC9.7%
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 30.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.15.


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.