ERII (Energy Recovery) Total Payout Ratio: 2.00 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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ERII Energy Recovery Inc ERII
66 GF Score
Price $8.69
GF Value $14.43
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Energy Recovery Total Payout Ratio?

Energy Recovery ERII +0.81% 66 Total Payout Ratio is 2.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ERII with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Energy Recovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.00.


Energy Recovery Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Energy Recovery Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Energy Recovery Total Payout Ratio Chart

Energy Recovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 0.98 -0.22 1.88 1.47

Energy Recovery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.34 8.37 2.64 0.11 -0.87

ERII vs ARQ, FTEK, BCHT: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Energy Recovery Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-35.623 + 1.796 + 0) / 22.962
=1.47

Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-10.66 + 0 + 0) / -12.251
=-0.87

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 2.00 mean?
Energy Recovery (ERII) has a Total Payout Ratio of 2.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors.
Is Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Energy Recovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.00. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to ARQ and FTEK?
Energy Recovery's Total Payout Ratio of 2.00 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. Energy Recovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.00. 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 $14.43, compared to a current price of $8.69 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 2.00. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (ERII), the current Total Payout Ratio is 2.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 $8.69 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.43. GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ERII:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 2.00
  • GF Value™: $14.43 vs. price of $8.69 (39.8% 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

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.
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