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ENERGY RECOVERY INC (ERII) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

13.88 USD
+0.04 (+0.29%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
13.88 USD
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
ERII had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

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's Return On Equity of 10.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERII outperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.89%, ERII is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ERII is below the industry average of 10.27%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

ERII's Profit Margin of 14.44% is amongst the best of the industry. ERII outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ERII has grown nicely.
ERII's Operating Margin of 15.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERII outperforms 73.48% of its industry peers.
ERII's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ERII (66.64%) is better than 99.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ERII has declined.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -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.
ERII has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ERII has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

ERII has an Altman-Z score of 17.74. This indicates that ERII is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ERII's Altman-Z score of 17.74 is amongst the best of the industry. ERII outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
ERII has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 17.74
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.45%
ERII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFERII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.33, ERII belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
ERII has a Quick Ratio of 5.75. This indicates that ERII is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 2015 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ERII shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.77% on average per year.
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

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ERII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesERII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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 30.17, ERII can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ERII is on the same level as its industry peers.
ERII is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64, ERII is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ERII indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ERII is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ERII is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.17
Fwd PE 15.64
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

ERII's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ERII is more expensive than 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
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 36.99
EV/EBITDA 25.18
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)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ERII does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ENERGY RECOVERY INC

NASDAQ:ERII (12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.88 0 (0%)

13.88

+0.04 (+0.29%)

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 Owners89.06%
Inst Owner Change-2.4%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change-1.26%
Market Cap735.22M
Revenue(TTM)135.19M
Net Income(TTM)19.52M
Analysts81.82
Price Target18.6 (34.01%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio3.22
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)15.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.17
Fwd PE 15.64
P/S 5.44
P/FCF 36.99
P/OCF 35.61
P/B 4.07
P/tB 4.38
EV/EBITDA 25.18
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY2.81%
SpS2.55
BVpS3.41
TBVpS3.17
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.5
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 17.74
F-Score8
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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.


What is the valuation status for ERII stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for ENERGY RECOVERY INC?

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


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.