Energy Recovery Inc (ERII)vsLiqTech International Inc (LIQT)
ERII
Energy Recovery Inc
$7.55
+3.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $394.58M
LIQT
LiqTech International Inc
$0.71
-0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Energy Recovery Inc generates 681% more annual revenue ($120.57M vs $15.43M). ERII leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs -63.2%. LIQT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. LIQT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
ERII
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
LIQT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.1%
Fair Value
$14.03
Current Price
$7.55
$6.48 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LIQT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 459.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 57.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -79.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ERII
The strongest argument for ERII centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LIQT
The strongest argument for LIQT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ERII
The primary concerns for ERII are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LIQT
The primary concerns for LIQT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ERII profiles as a declining stock while LIQT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LIQT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
LIQT is growing revenue faster at -12.0% — sustainability is the question.
ERII generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LIQT scores higher overall (49/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Energy Recovery Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Energy Recovery, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells various solutions for the industrial fluid flow markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Leandro, California.
LiqTech International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
LiqTech International, Inc., a cleantech company, designs, develops, produces, markets and sells automated filtration systems and applications of ceramic silicon carbide liquid and diesel particulate air filters in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. . The company is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.
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