REFR (Research Frontiers) E10: $-0.10 (As of Jun. 2026)

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REFR Research Frontiers Inc REFR
28 GF Score
Price $0.43
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Research Frontiers E10?

Research Frontiers REFR -0.67% 28 E10 is $-0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates REFR with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Research Frontiers's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.020. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-0.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.50% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Research Frontiers was 11.70% per year. The lowest was -8.70% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.

As of today (2026-08-18), Research Frontiers's current stock price is $0.4328. Research Frontiers's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.10. Research Frontiers's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


Research Frontiers  (NAS:REFR) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Research Frontiers E10 Related Terms


Research Frontiers E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's E10 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.

Research Frontiers E10 Chart

Research Frontiers Annual Data
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E10
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Research Frontiers Quarterly Data
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REFR vs WETH, NEON, MTEK: E10 Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Research Frontiers E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Research Frontiers's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-0.02/333.9520*333.9520
=-0.020

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Research Frontiers Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201609 -0.020 241.428 -0.028
201612 -0.060 241.432 -0.083
201703 -0.040 243.801 -0.055
201706 -0.020 244.955 -0.027
201709 -0.010 246.819 -0.014
201712 -0.030 246.524 -0.041
201803 -0.030 249.554 -0.040
201806 -0.020 251.989 -0.027
201809 -0.030 252.439 -0.040
201812 -0.020 251.233 -0.027
201903 -0.030 254.202 -0.039
201906 -0.050 256.143 -0.065
201909 -0.010 256.759 -0.013
201912 -0.040 256.974 -0.052
202003 -0.020 258.115 -0.026
202006 -0.010 257.797 -0.013
202009 -0.010 260.280 -0.013
202012 -0.020 260.474 -0.026
202103 -0.020 264.877 -0.025
202106 -0.020 271.696 -0.025
202109 0.001 274.310 0.001
202112 -0.030 278.802 -0.036
202203 -0.020 287.504 -0.023
202206 -0.020 296.311 -0.023
202209 -0.020 296.808 -0.023
202212 -0.020 296.797 -0.023
202303 -0.010 301.836 -0.011
202306 -0.010 305.109 -0.011
202309 -0.010 307.789 -0.011
202312 -0.020 306.746 -0.022
202403 -0.010 312.332 -0.011
202406 0.000 314.175 0.000
202409 0.000 315.301 0.000
202412 -0.020 315.605 -0.021
202503 -0.010 319.799 -0.010
202506 -0.020 322.561 -0.021
202509 -0.010 324.800 -0.010
202512 -0.020 324.054 -0.021
202603 -0.020 330.213 -0.020
202606 -0.020 333.952 -0.020

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-0.10 mean?
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a E10 of $-0.10 as of Jun. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors.
Is Research Frontiers' E10 too high?
Research Frontiers' current E10 is $-0.10. 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' E10 compare to WETH and NEON?
Research Frontiers' E10 of $-0.10 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 E10 for a Hardware company?
A good E10 depends on the Hardware industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. Research Frontiers's current E10 is $-0.10. 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 E10 is $-0.10. 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 E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current E10 is $-0.10 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 $0.43 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:

  • E10: $-0.10
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.43 (46.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 240 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY, USA, 11797-2033
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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