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Research Frontiers's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.03.
During the past 12 months, Research Frontiers's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -39.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -42.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Research Frontiers was 124.10% per year. The lowest was -45.40% per year. And the median was -2.25% per year.
Research Frontiers's current price is $0.4399. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.03. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Research Frontiers is 13.75.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Research Frontiers was 47.50. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 14.73.
Research Frontiers (NAS:REFR) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Research Frontiers Book Value per Share Related Terms
Research Frontiers Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
REFR vs WETH, NEON, MTEK: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Research Frontiers PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Book Value per Share of $0.03 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors.
Is Research Frontiers' Book Value per Share too high?
Research Frontiers' current Book Value per Share is $0.03. Overall, Research Frontiers has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Frontiers' Book Value per Share compare to WETH and NEON?
Research Frontiers' Book Value per Share of $0.03 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. Research Frontiers's current Book Value per Share is $0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Frontiers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Frontiers (REFR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.44 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $0.03. Research Frontiers' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Book Value per Share is $0.03 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Research Frontiers (REFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Frontiers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.44 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Research Frontiers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for REFR:
Book Value per Share: $0.03
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.44 (45.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Research Frontiers Inc is engaged in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light. The company develops and licenses its patented suspended particle device light-control technology to other companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, the light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, or lamination services for, and the end-products. The company's revenue source comes from the licensing of technology.
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