Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, REFR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Research Frontiers Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $21M. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 10 Patent Owners & Lessors issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 18.38x is the highest of the 9 peers that report one. Its ROE of -200.3% is the lowest of the 10 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for REFR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How REFR ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Patent Owners & Lessors peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $21M | 8/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 18.38x | 1/9 |
| EPS | $-0.06 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $0.03 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $0.02 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.04 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -200.3% | 10/10 |
| ROA | -90.9% | 10/10 |
| ROIC | -110.3% | 12/12 |
| Operating Margin | -348.1% | 9/10 |
| Net Margin | -343.9% | 7/9 |
| EBT Margin | -384.8% | 9/10 |
Financial Health
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.54x | 4/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.20x | 5/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.20x | 5/11 |
| Working Capital | $1M | 8/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$2M | 7/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$2M | 4/5 |
| Capital Spending | $0.00M | 1/5 |
| FCF/Sales | -238.7% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.1% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.26x | 7/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 3.1x | 5/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 228.2x | 2/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 116 days | 3/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | 7/8 |
| Operating Income | -$2M | 7/12 |
| Net Income | -$2M | 6/10 |
| R&D Expense | $550K | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | REFR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 35M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1M | 59.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1M | 44.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $210K | 8.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1M | 54.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $280K | 11.3% of assets |
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Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Research Frontiers Inc (Patent Owners & Lessors): 12 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| REFR Research Frontiers Inc | ▶ | $21M |
| IDCC Interdigital, Inc. | ▶ | $8.59B |
| DLB Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | ▲ | $5.47B |
| APPS Digital Turbine, Inc. | ▲ | $1.25B |
| ACTG Acacia Research Corp | ▲ | $429M |
| JYNT Joint Corp | ▲ | $99M |
| VHC Virnetx Holding Corp | ▲ | $46M |
| NTIP Network-1 Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $35M |
| XELB Xcel Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $3M |
| AMOD Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $2M |
| AERA Ai Era Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| RMCO Royalty Management Holding Corp | ▶ | N/A |
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Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, REFR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Research Frontiers Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for REFR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Research Frontiers Inc forecasts updated?
Research Frontiers Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Research Frontiers Inc's industry peers?
12 issuers in our coverage, REFR included, share the SEC industry code Patent Owners & Lessors. The largest are: Interdigital, Inc. (IDCC), Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB), Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS), Acacia Research Corp (ACTG), Joint Corp (JYNT), Virnetx Holding Corp (VHC).
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