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Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)

Research Frontiers Incorporated is a Nasdaq-listed common stock company focused on developing and licensing suspended particle device, or SPD-Smart, light-control technology. Its technology is designed to manage the flow of light and is used in products such as windows, skylights, sunroofs, sunshades, interior partitions, aircraft windows, museum display panels, eyewear, and flat panel displays. The company licenses its technology and related components to manufacturers, including chemical emulsion, film, laminated panels, and electronics used to power end products. Its applications serve architectural, automotive, marine, aerospace, appliance, and related markets. Incorporated in 1965, Research Frontiers is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-REFR
$0.46
-13.8% Downside
Fair
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Weak
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0.0%
August 6, 2026
-7.7x
10.4x
26.5x
17.887 M
18.331 M
5.9%
78.0%
-51.7
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60.5%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$0.46

Estimated downside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$0.37

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$0.50

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

697.791 K

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.121 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-2.413 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Weak

Financial pressure deserves closer review.

Piotroski Score

0

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-4.71

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

-51.7

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

60.5%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$0.46
Estimated downside 13.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 13.8%
Analyst Target
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Financial Health
Weak
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is $0.46. This implies an estimated downside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

An analyst price target for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is Weak. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is -7.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 17.887 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 18.331 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Research Frontiers Incorporated is NASDAQ-REFR, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 5.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 78.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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