Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) - $1.33 as of 1/20/2026 6:33:27 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
9 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for REFR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for REFR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for REFR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for REFR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for REFR (9 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | REFR |
| Company Name | Research Frontiers Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is a pioneering company in smart lighting solutions, recognized for its advanced suspended particle device (SPD) technology that provides unparalleled control over light and heat in a variety of settings. Based in Woodbury, New York, the firm is making strides in enhancing energy efficiency within the automotive, architectural, and aerospace industries. With a robust pipeline of strategic partnerships and a commitment to expanding its international footprint, Research Frontiers is well-positioned to leverage the growing global demand for innovative energy-efficient technologies. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/5/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 1.33 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 1.91 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/20/2026 6:33:27 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 43,044 |
| Average Daily Volume | 53,199 |
| 52-Week High | 2.70 |
| 52-Week Low | 0.93 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 43.01% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 59.76 |
| Sector PE | 49.03 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -30.33 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 44.33 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 27.83 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.78 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 7.61 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.03 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 0.04 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 29.84 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.99 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.06 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 36.46 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.63 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.14 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 33,648,200 |
| Market Capitalization | 44,752,106 |
| Institutional Ownership | 15.32% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 0.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 31.28% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.06 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.04 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -0.04 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -1,887,961 |
| Net Income Past Year | -1,311,382 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -1,908,364 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 1.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -3.11% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -84.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,130,390 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,994,186 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,475,958 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 1,130,390 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 1,994,186 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 0 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 0 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 0 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 1.00 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.00 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,604,335 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,517,731 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,499,518 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -817,601 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.02 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -790,442 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -2,296,609 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.07 |
| MACD Signal | -0.09 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 1.08 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 1.57 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 2.07 |
| Beta | 0.31 |
| RSI | 40.56 |
| 50-Day SMA | 1.51 |
| 150-Day SMA | 1.58 |
| 200-Day SMA | 1.70 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/20/2026 7:00:34 AM EST |