Research Frontiers Incorporated

NasdaqCM:REFR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$28.1m

Research Frontiers Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

Research Frontiers has a total shareholder equity of $1.8M and total debt of $0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $3.1M and $1.3M respectively.

Key information

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Debt to equity ratio

US$0

Debt

Interest coverage ration/a
CashUS$1.28m
EquityUS$1.78m
Total liabilitiesUS$1.30m
Total assetsUS$3.08m

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jul 16

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Situation

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Apr 09

Companies Like Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Can Afford To Invest In Growth

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...
Analysis Article Dec 20

Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...
Analysis Article Aug 09

We're Hopeful That Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...
Analysis Article Apr 18

Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Companies Like Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...
Analysis Article Sep 16

Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article May 05

We Think Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...
Analysis Article Aug 08

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Situation

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...
Seeking Alpha Aug 04

Research Frontiers Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.02

Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.02. Cash and cash equivalents of  $1.9 million. Press release
Analysis Article Jan 19

We're Not Very Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Rate

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article Sep 13

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Situation

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...
Analysis Article May 14

Companies Like Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...
Analysis Article Jan 29

We're Hopeful That Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...
Analysis Article Dec 07

Is Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Share Price Gain Of 222% Well Earned?

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But in contrast you can...

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: REFR's short term assets ($2.0M) exceed its short term liabilities ($316.1K).

Long Term Liabilities: REFR's short term assets ($2.0M) exceed its long term liabilities ($981.3K).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: REFR is debt free.

Reducing Debt: REFR has not had any debt for past 5 years.


Balance Sheet


Cash Runway Analysis

For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.

Stable Cash Runway: REFR has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow.

Forecast Cash Runway: REFR has less than a year of cash runway if free cash flow continues to grow at historical rates of 10.9% each year.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 18:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Research Frontiers Incorporated is covered by 2 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Steven DyerCraig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
Steven ShawSidoti & Company, LLC