Research Frontiers Incorporated(REFR)
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Reward42Moderate
Risk41Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin -154% profit margin
REFR
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USD · NASDAQ
Research Frontiers Incorporated | Technology
Value Trap
Market Cap:33.49M
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
41
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $3.00.

What is Research Frontiers Incorporated?

Research Frontiers Incorporated, together with other subsidiary, engages in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide.

REFR · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

REFR stands out on balance sheet and volatility, but watch the cash flow signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

REFR · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Balance sheet100/100

    Current ratio 10.21

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 3

  • Cash flow6/100

    -59% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability32/100

    -98% net margin · -87% ROE

  • Growth38/100

    Rev +1.9% CAGR · earnings -10.8%

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Research Frontiers Incorporated?

Research Frontiers Incorporated, together with other subsidiary, engages in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide. It develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as lamination services for and the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 33.49M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (42)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap33.49M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High2.7
52 Week Low0.93
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date12/20/1993
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding34M
No. of Employees6
IndustryElectronic Components
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta0.401
CurrencyUSD