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RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC REFR
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health). It does not currently pay a dividend. FY2025 revenue was $1.1M at a -182.4% net margin.
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Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
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| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFR | RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC | 3/9 | — | — | — |
| VHC | VirnetX Holding Corp | 4/9 | — | — | — |
| AMOD | ALPHA MODUS HOLDINGS, INC. | 1/9 | — | — | — |
| ILST | INTERNATIONAL STAR INC | 2/9 | — | — | — |
| XELB | XCel Brands, Inc. | 3/9 | -9.95 | — | — |
| RMCO | Royalty Management Holding Corp | 3/9 | 4.94 | — | — |
| JYNT | JOINT Corp | 3/9 | 0.99 | — | +5.2% |
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About RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC
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's SPD-Smart light-control technology is used in various product applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, heads up displays and navigation systems; aircraft windows; museum display panels, and eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. It serves architectural, automotive, marine, and aerospace and appliance applications. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.
FAQ
Is REFR financially healthy?
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak).
Does REFR pay a dividend?
No, RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC does not currently pay a dividend.
How profitable is REFR?
In FY2025, RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC had a net margin of -182.4% and a return on equity of -219.1%.
Is REFR a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.