Energy Recovery, Inc. (ERII) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Energy Recovery, Inc. (ERII) has a Graham intrinsic value of $13.95 per share. At $6.65 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 52% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 9.9% a year to $135.0M, with an average return on invested capital of 12.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$13.95
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$6.65
Price vs Graham value
52% below
Market cap
$360.2M
Revenue (FY2025)
$135.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
9.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
12.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$17.4M

ERII 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $135.0M $23.0M $0.42 $17.4M 17.7% 11.2%
FY2024 $144.9M $23.1M $0.40 $19.2M 13.6% 10.0%
FY2023 $128.3M $21.5M $0.37 $23.5M 14.8% 11.8%
FY2022 $125.6M $24.0M $0.42 $8.4M 19.8% 17.5%
FY2021 $103.9M $14.3M $0.24 $6.8M 13.3% 13.0%
FY2020 $119.0M $26.4M $0.47 $10.1M 26.3% 23.9%
FY2019 $86.9M $10.9M $0.19 -$2.1M 11.9% 8.2%
FY2018 $74.5M $22.1M $0.40 $2.3M 13.4% 12.4%
FY2017 $69.1M $12.3M $0.22 -$4.5M 4.7% 10.9%
FY2016 $57.8M $1.0M $0.02 $3.9M 0.6% 9.4%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Energy Recovery, Inc. is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 9.9% annually over the past decade.

Energy Recovery, Inc. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 12.8% ROIC over the decade.

Energy Recovery, Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Energy Recovery, Inc. is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $13.95 per share.

ERII stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Energy Recovery, Inc. (ERII) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ERII's intrinsic value is about $13.95 per share.

Is ERII stock undervalued?

At $6.65 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ERII trades 52% below its Graham value of $13.95. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Energy Recovery, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $57.8M in fiscal 2016 to $135.0M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. Net income was $23.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Energy Recovery, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Energy Recovery, Inc. generated $17.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ERII's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 12.8%, and average return on equity was 12.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ERII data come from?

From Energy Recovery, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 5, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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