RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC
REFRNASDAQTrading Snapshot
- Day Range
- $0.67 β $0.68
- 52-Week Range
- $0.34 β $2.70
- Volume
- $2.37B
- Avg Volume
- $2.03B
- Shares Outstanding
- 34.9M
- Next Earnings
- Dec 11, 2026
Fundamentals Snapshot
- Annual Revenue
- $1M
- Last Q Revenue
- $86,346
- P/E Ratio
- -11.7
- P/S Ratio
- 41.3x
- EPS (TTM)
- $-0.06
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Dilution (1yr)
- +0.4%
Why Investors Own REFR
- βHigh-growth profile β revenue up +59.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
- βHealthy economics β 72% gross margin and 19% free-cash-flow margin.
- βNew products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC
REFRAbout RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC
Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) stands as a global innovator, focusing on the development and commercialization of advanced light-regulating technologies and associated devices. The company's core business revolves around its proprietary Suspended Particle Device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology, which it licenses to other businesses. These licensees then undertake the manufacturing and marketing of various components: the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, the light-controlling film created from this emulsion, laminated light-control panels, and the necessary electronic systems to power final products that integrate the film. Additionally, Research Frontiers offers licenses for lamination services and the end-products themselves, such as dynamic windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The versatile SPD-Smart light-control technology is integrated into a diverse array of applications. This includes architectural elements like windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for both residential and commercial buildings. In the automotive sector, it's utilized in vehicle windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems. Beyond these, the technology enhances aircraft windows, museum display panels, specialized eyewear products, and flat panel displays for electronic goods. The company primarily caters to the architectural, automotive, marine, aerospace, and appliance industries. Research Frontiers Incorporated was established in 1965 and is based in Woodbury, New York.
Otter Score Breakdown
How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1β5β and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0β100 score:π Quality β gross marginπ Growth β revenue YoYβοΈ Valuation β P/S ratioβ‘ Momentum β 30-day price changeπ§ Dilution β 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)Analyst Price Target
βLatest News & Updates
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC tops quarterly estimates as demand accelerates
Revenue grew double digits with management guiding above consensus; margins continued to expand.
Analysts lift REFR price targets on improving margins
Several firms raised targets, citing stronger free cash flow and a healthier backlog.
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC announces new agreement to expand its footprint
The move broadens the companyβs reach and could add incremental revenue over the next year.