ERII (Energy Recovery) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ERII Energy Recovery Inc ERII
71 GF Score
Price $8.82
GF Value $14.78
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Energy Recovery Moat Score?

Energy Recovery ERII +0.34% 71 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Energy Recovery ranks better than 94% on this metric.

Energy Recovery has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Energy Recovery has Narrow Moat: Energy Recovery Inc has proprietary technology in energy efficiency solutions, providing some competitive edge. However, the market is competitive, and while it has some cost advantages, these are not sufficient to establish a strong moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Energy Recovery might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Energy Recovery  (NAS:ERII) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Energy Recovery Moat Score Related Terms

ERII vs ARQ, FTEK, BCHT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Energy Recovery's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Energy Recovery's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Energy Recovery (ERII) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #183 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Energy Recovery's Moat Score too high?
Energy Recovery's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #183 out of 3049 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 Moat Score compare to ARQ and FTEK?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #183 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Energy Recovery in the top 6% 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 Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Energy Recovery's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $8.82 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 $8.82 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78. GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ERII:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $8.82 (40.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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

Other Exchanges 5E2:Germany
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.
71GF Score

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