Research Frontiers Incorporated

NasdaqCM:REFR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$54.3m

Research Frontiers Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Research Frontiers has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.2%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 13.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 7.6% per year.

Key information

13.2%

Earnings growth rate

15.5%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth15.3%
Revenue growth rate-7.6%
Return on equity-41.9%
Net Margin-80.5%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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

Dec 20
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

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

Aug 09
We're Hopeful That Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

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

Apr 18
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

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

Jan 04
Companies Like Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

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

Sep 16
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans

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

May 05
We Think Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

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

Aug 08
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Situation

Research Frontiers Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.02

Aug 04

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

Jan 19
We're Not Very Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Rate

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

Sep 13
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Cash Burn Situation

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

May 14
Companies Like Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

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

Jan 29
We're Hopeful That Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Research Frontiers skyrockets +40% with SPD-SmartGlass technology debuting in Celestiq EV

Jan 13

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

Dec 07
Is Research Frontiers' (NASDAQ:REFR) Share Price Gain Of 222% Well Earned?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Research Frontiers makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqCM:REFR Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 241-101
30 Jun 241-101
31 Mar 241-201
31 Dec 231-201
30 Sep 231-201
30 Jun 231-201
31 Mar 231-301
31 Dec 221-301
30 Sep 221-301
30 Jun 221-201
31 Mar 221-201
31 Dec 211-201
30 Sep 211-201
30 Jun 211-201
31 Mar 211-201
31 Dec 201-201
30 Sep 201-301
30 Jun 201-301
31 Mar 202-401
31 Dec 192-401
30 Sep 192-301
30 Jun 191-301
31 Mar 191-301
31 Dec 181-301
30 Sep 181-301
30 Jun 182-201
31 Mar 182-201
31 Dec 172-201
30 Sep 172-301
30 Jun 171-301
31 Mar 171-401
31 Dec 161-401
30 Sep 161-502
30 Jun 161-502
31 Mar 162-402
31 Dec 152-402
30 Sep 152-402
30 Jun 152-402
31 Mar 152-402
31 Dec 142-402
30 Sep 142-602
30 Jun 142-602
31 Mar 142-602
31 Dec 132-602

Quality Earnings: REFR is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: REFR is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: REFR is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 13.2% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare REFR's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: REFR is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Electronic industry (-5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: REFR has a negative Return on Equity (-41.92%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 14:02
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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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