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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.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-REFR
$0.33
-9.7% Downside
Fair
Not available
Not available
Weak
0.0%
11.5x
19.7x
12.856 M
12.873 M
7.8%
78.0%
-69.4
69.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

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

Review the available estimates for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR), including DCF Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$0.33

Estimated downside of 9.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$0.30

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$0.35

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 4 available valuation references for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

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

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Revenue

654.233 K

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.121 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-2.271 M

Current operating profitability reference.

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)

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Financial Health

Weak

Financial pressure deserves closer review.

Piotroski Score

1

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-4.72

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

-69.4

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

69.4%

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

Dividend Profile for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR)

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Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

The latest data indicates no current dividend yield for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR). No upcoming dividend amount or event date is currently available.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

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

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Technical Signals by Time Frame

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

The 15-minute 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: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour 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: 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

Data-supported answers about Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$0.33
Estimated downside 9.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.7%
Financial Health
Weak
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR) is $0.33. This implies an estimated downside of 9.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.7% versus the current market price.

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 latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ-REFR).

The current market capitalization listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 12.856 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Research Frontiers Incorporated is 12.873 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 7.8%, 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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