Energy RecoveryERII -1.19%71 OCF Margin % is 216.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1605% above its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates ERII with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Energy Recovery ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ERII'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.99 Med: 12.71 Max: 20.3
Current: 21.32
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Energy Recovery was 20.30%. The lowest was 4.99%. And the median was 12.71%.
ERII's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.56% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs ERII: 21.32
Energy Recovery OCF Margin % Related Terms
Energy Recovery OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Energy Recovery's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % of 216.74% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. This is 1605% above median its historical median of 12.71. Over the past decade, Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 20.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #317 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Energy Recovery's OCF Margin % too high?
Energy Recovery's current OCF Margin % of 216.74% is 1605% above median its 10-year median of 12.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 20.30. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Energy Recovery's value of 216.74% is 3018.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #317 out of 3037 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 OCF Margin % compare to ARQ and FTEK?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Energy Recovery ranks #317 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Energy Recovery in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Energy Recovery's value of 216.74% is 3018.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Energy Recovery's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 20.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 6.95, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Energy Recovery's current OCF Margin % of 216.74% is 3018.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Recovery's current OCF Margin % is 216.74%, which is 1605% above median its own 10-year median of 12.71. 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 $14.81, compared to a current price of $8.77 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 216.74%, which is 1605% above median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 3018.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current OCF Margin % is 216.74% 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 $8.77 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.81.
GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ERII:
OCF Margin %: 216.74% (1605% above median its 10-year median of 12.71)
GF Value™: $14.81 vs. price of $8.77 (40.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3018.6% above the Industrial Products median (#317 of 3037)
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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