Research Frontiers Incorporated - Common Stock (REFR)
Financial Services › Patent Owners & Lessors
Price History
Feb 9, 2026 — Apr 3, 2026Investment Snapshot
- P/B of 34.43 — trading above book value
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9 — signs of financial weakness
- Loss-making — negative ROE of -155.0%
- Revenue declining 16% annually
Research Frontiers Incorporated - Common Stock (REFR) is a Financial Services company operating in Patent Owners & Lessors, listed on the NASDAQ , with a market capitalisation of $32 million . Key value metrics: P/B ratio 34.43, Piotroski F-Score 2 out of 9 .
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Key Metrics
Current vs 5-Year Average
Based on 5 years of SEC filingsRevenue & Net Income
Financial Statements
| Metric | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| Gross Profit | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| Operating Income | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| Net Income | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| EBITDA | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| Total Assets | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
| Total Liabilities | $X.XB | $X.XB | $X.XB |
Research Frontiers Incorporated - Common Stock — Fundamental Analysis Summary
On financial health, REFR shows a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, a signal of deteriorating financial health, and negative return on equity of -155.0% (sector average: 5.8%), and manageable leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85.
StockPik's composite Value Score for REFR is 20/100 — reflecting current market or financial concerns. The score is built from ten fundamental signals: P/E, P/B, PEG ratio, P/S ratio, return on equity, gross margin, debt-to-equity, current ratio, dividend yield, and Piotroski F-Score.
REFR shows revenue declining at 16% year-over-year, with earnings declining at 56%.