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Energy RecoveryERII -1.65%65 Days Sales Outstanding is 202.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 77.82. GuruFocus rates ERII with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Energy Recovery ranks worse than 76.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ERII'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.09 Med: 77.82 Max: 190.23
Current: 124.98
During the past 13 years, Energy Recovery's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 190.23. The lowest was 49.09. And the median was 77.82.
ERII's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 76.91% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 80.785
vs ERII: 124.98
Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (105.68) to Jun. 2026 (202.25).
Warning Sign:
If a company's sales outstanding increases, it means it has difficulty collecting payments from its customers.
Energy Recovery (NAS:ERII) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Energy Recovery Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Energy Recovery Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding 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 ZONE, ARQ, FTEK: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Energy Recovery Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 202.25 mean?
Energy Recovery (ERII) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 202.25 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 77.82. Over the past decade, Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.09 to 190.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #2335 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Energy Recovery's current Days Sales Outstanding of 202.25 is 160% above median its 10-year median of 77.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.09 to a high of 190.23. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Energy Recovery's value of 202.25 is 150.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #2335 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Recovery has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Recovery's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ZONE and ARQ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #2335 out of 3036 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Energy Recovery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Energy Recovery's value of 202.25 is 150.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Energy Recovery's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.09 to 190.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.82 vs. the industry median of 80.79, Energy Recovery has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.79, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Energy Recovery's current Days Sales Outstanding of 202.25 is 150.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Recovery's current Days Sales Outstanding is 202.25, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 77.82. 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 $12.68, compared to a current price of $7.78 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 202.25, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 77.82 and 150.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 80.79. Energy Recovery's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 202.25 as of Jun. 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 $7.78 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68.
GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ERII:
Days Sales Outstanding: 202.25 (160% above median its 10-year median of 77.82)
GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $7.78 (38.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2335 of 3036)
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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