ERII (Energy Recovery) Intangible Assets: $11.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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ERII Energy Recovery Inc ERII
66 GF Score
Price $8.66
GF Value $14.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Energy Recovery Intangible Assets?

Energy Recovery ERII +0.06% 66 Intangible Assets is $11.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ERII with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Energy Recovery's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.1 Mil.


Energy Recovery  (NAS:ERII) Intangible Assets Explanation

If a company (company A) received a patent through their own work, though it has value, it does not show up on its balance sheet as an intangible asset. However, if company A sells this patent to company B, it will show up on company B's balance sheet as an intangible asset.

The same applies to brand names, trade secrets etc. For instance, Coca-Cola's brand is extremely valuable, but the brand does not appear on its balance sheet, because the brand was never acquired.

Some intangibles are amortized. Amortization is the depreciation of intangible assets.

Many intangibles are not amortized. They may still be written down when the company decides the asset is impaired.

Whenever you see an increase in goodwill over a number of years, you can assume it's because the company is out buying other businesses above book value. GOOD if buying businesses with durable competitive advantage.

If goodwill stays the same, the company when acquiring other companies is either paying less than book value or not acquiring. Businesses with moats never sell for less than book value.

Intangibles acquired are on balance sheet at fair value.

Internally developed brand names (Coke, Wrigleys, Band-Aid) however are not reflected on the balance sheet.

One of the reasons competitive advantage power can remain hidden for so long.


Be Aware

Companies may change the way intangible assets are amortized, and this will affect their reported earnings.


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Energy Recovery Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Energy Recovery Intangible Assets Chart

Energy Recovery Annual Data
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Energy Recovery Quarterly Data
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Energy Recovery Intangible Assets Calculation

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Examples of intangible assets include trade secrets, copyrights, patents, trademarks. If a company acquires assets at the prices above the book value, it may carry goodwill on its balance sheet. Goodwill reflects the difference between the price the company paid and the book value of the assets.

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What does a Intangible Assets of $11.1 Mil mean?
Energy Recovery (ERII) has a Intangible Assets of $11.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors.
Is Energy Recovery's Intangible Assets too high?
Energy Recovery's current Intangible Assets is $11.1 Mil. Overall, Energy Recovery has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Recovery's Intangible Assets compare to ARQ and FTEK?
Energy Recovery's Intangible Assets of $11.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intangible Assets for an Industrial Products company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Intangible Assets 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 Intangible Assets mean?
A high Intangible Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. Energy Recovery's current Intangible Assets is $11.1 Mil. 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 $14.47, compared to a current price of $8.66 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Intangible Assets is $11.1 Mil. Energy Recovery's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intangible Assets calculated?
Intangible Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current Intangible Assets is $11.1 Mil as of Mar. 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 $8.66 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.47. GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ERII:

  • Intangible Assets: $11.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.47 vs. price of $8.66 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 1717 Doolittle Drive, San Leandro, CA, USA, 94577
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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