REFR (Research Frontiers) Institutional Ownership: 10.93% (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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REFR Research Frontiers Inc REFR
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Price $0.44
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Research Frontiers Institutional Ownership?

Research Frontiers REFR +0.96% 28 Institutional Ownership is 10.93% as of Aug. 18, 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Research Frontiers's institutional ownership is 10.93%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Research Frontiers's Insider Ownership is 10.38%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Research Frontiers's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 93.25%.

Research Frontiers Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Research Frontiers Institutional Ownership Chart

Research Frontiers Historical Data

The historical data trend for Research Frontiers can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 4.48 4.80 4.54 4.59 4.58 4.43 4.40 4.40 4.08 4.06
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Research Frontiers Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 10.93% mean?
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Institutional Ownership of 10.93% as of Aug. 18, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors.
Is Research Frontiers' Institutional Ownership too high?
Research Frontiers' current Institutional Ownership is 10.93%. 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' Institutional Ownership compare to WETH and NEON?
Research Frontiers' Institutional Ownership of 10.93% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Hardware company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. Research Frontiers's current Institutional Ownership is 10.93%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 10.93%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Institutional Ownership is 10.93% 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 10.93%
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.44 (45.7% 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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