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Research Frontiers (NAS:REFR) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Research Frontiers Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's Forward PE Ratio 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.
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REFR vs WETH, NEON, MTEK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Research Frontiers' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Research Frontiers' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1025 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to WETH and NEON?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1025 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Research Frontiers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.35. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.35, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Frontiers's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 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 $0.44 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
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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