Energy Recovery [ERII] vs Federal Signal [FSS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Energy Recovery
NASDAQ
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Federal Signal
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Energy Recovery wins in 6 metrics, Federal Signal wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Federal Signal appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Energy Recovery | Federal Signal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 37.83 | 34.92 | Federal Signal |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.77 | 6.04 | Energy Recovery |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 5.61 | 23.48 | Energy Recovery |
| PEG Ratio | 24.76 | 33.61 | Energy Recovery |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.70 | 20.54 | Federal Signal |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.21% | 11.22% | Energy Recovery |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -149.08% | 17.29% | Federal Signal |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 17.29% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 10.35% | 18.77% | Federal Signal |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.62% | 10.73% | Federal Signal |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $19.22M | $190.70M | Federal Signal |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -14.77% | 32.97% | Federal Signal |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.27 | 3.86 | Federal Signal |
| Enterprise Value | $669.84M | $7.85B | Federal Signal |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.75 | 3.98 | Federal Signal |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 55.28% | 30.04% | Energy Recovery |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $2 | $32 | Federal Signal |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.36 | $3.59 | Federal Signal |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.04 | 1.30 | Energy Recovery |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Energy Recovery vs Federal Signal Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Recovery | -3.14% | 10.95% | 8.65% | 15.84% | -3.60% | -4.70% |
| Federal Signal | -0.60% | 2.30% | 12.91% | 39.96% | 28.61% | 35.92% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Recovery | -14.77% | -40.73% | 69.13% | 396.15% | 254.75% | 44.35% |
| Federal Signal | 32.97% | 194.20% | 285.10% | 745.52% | 2,288.38% | 629.44% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Energy Recovery vs Federal Signal
| Metric | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $742.28M | $7.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 405,500 | 1,092,760 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 413,817 | 806,523 |
| Last Close | $14.19 | $125.39 |
| 52 Week Range | $10.86 - $20.27 | $66.47 - $128.50 |
| % from 52W High | -30.00% | -2.42% |
| All-Time High | $30.76 (Jul 17, 2023) | $128.50 (Jul 30, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -53.87% | -2.42% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.33% | 0.15% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.33% | 0.17% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -1.49% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.19% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 5.61 | 23.48 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.61 | $20.76 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.53 | $1.06 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $24.70M | $255.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $18.08M | $235.62M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.24 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Energy Recovery vs Federal Signal
| Metric | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 37.83 | 34.92 |
| Forward P/E | 24.76 | 33.61 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.76 | 33.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.27 | 3.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.77 | 6.04 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $742.28M | $7.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $669.84M | $7.85B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.75 | 3.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 26.70 | 20.54 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.04 | 1.30 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.61 | $20.76 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Energy Recovery vs Federal Signal
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $8.07M | $463.80M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.61M | $333.00M |
| Gross Profit | $4.46M | $130.80M |
| Research & Development | $3.00M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-12.02M | $66.30M |
| EBITDA | $-10.06M | $84.30M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-11.48M | $62.00M |
| Income Tax | $-1.60M | $15.70M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-9.88M | $46.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $49.14M | $57.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $154.59M | $664.80M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $18.43M | $278.40M |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.75M | $288.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $198.11M | $1.20B |
| Retained Earnings | $95.83M | $1.14B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $23.75M | $697.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $17.31M | $68.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $10,000 | $-5.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $10.49M | $31.10M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-4.49M | $-27.10M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 802,606 | 3.84M |
| Short Ratio | 1.86 | 6.48 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 405,500 | 1,092,760 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 413,817 | 806,523 |
| Shares Outstanding | 54.79M | 61.10M |
| Float Shares | 53.43M | 59.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.87% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Energy Recovery vs Federal Signal
| Metric | ERII | FSS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.24 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.23% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.32 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.16% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.95 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Nov 15, 2024 |