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Research Frontiers Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of -9.05 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #509 out of 636 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Research Frontiers' Buyback Yield % too high?
Research Frontiers' current Buyback Yield % is -9.05. Based on the distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #509 out of 636 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Buyback Yield % compare to WETH and NEON?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #509 out of 636 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Research Frontiers in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. Research Frontiers's current Buyback Yield % is -9.05. 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 $0.43 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.05. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.05 as of Aug. 18, 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 $0.43 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Research Frontiers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for REFR:
Buyback Yield %: -9.05
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.43 (46.6% 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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