Energy Recovery Inc (ERII)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
ERII
Energy Recovery Inc
$7.55
+3.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $394.58M
RTX
RTX Corporation
$197.68
-1.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $266.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 77446% more annual revenue ($93.50B vs $120.57M). ERII leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 8.3%. RTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ERII
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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 RTX.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 57.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ERII
The strongest argument for ERII centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ERII
The primary concerns for ERII are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ERII profiles as a declining stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ERII carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 45/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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