Energy RecoveryERII +0.11%71 Buyback Yield % is 9.07 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 3139% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates ERII with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Industrial Products companies, Energy Recovery ranks better than 98.18% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ERII vs ARQ, FTEK, BCHT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Energy Recovery Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Energy Recovery (ERII) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.07 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. This is 3139% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #14 out of 769 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield % too high?
Energy Recovery's current Buyback Yield % of 9.07 is 3139% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #14 out of 769 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energy Recovery has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Recovery's Buyback Yield % compare to ARQ and FTEK?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #14 out of 769 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Energy Recovery in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. Energy Recovery's current Buyback Yield % is 9.07, which is 3139% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Recovery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Recovery (ERII) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.78, compared to a current price of $8.80 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.07, which is 3139% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Energy Recovery's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.07 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Energy Recovery (ERII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Recovery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.80 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78.
GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ERII:
Buyback Yield %: 9.07 (3139% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $8.80 (40.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ERII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Recovery Inc designs and manufactures energy-saving technologies. The firm uses its proprietary pressure exchanger technology to help customers in multiple industries improve their operations and lower their emissions. Using its proprietary technology, it offers energy recovery devices, including pressure exchangers, pumps, and turbochargers, mainly used for seawater desalination and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the company is involved in the development of emerging technologies, such as the PX G1300 used in industrial and commercial refrigeration applications. The firm's reportable operating segments are: Water, which generates maximum revenue, and Emerging Technologies. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the Middle East, and the rest from other markets.
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