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* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Frontiers's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
REFR's PEG Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.195 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Research Frontiers (NAS:REFR) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Research Frontiers PEG Ratio Related Terms
Research Frontiers PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Frontiers's PEG 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's PEG 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 854 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Research Frontiers' PEG Ratio too high?
Research Frontiers' current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 854 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' PEG Ratio compare to WETH and NEON?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 854 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Research Frontiers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.20, based on 854 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Frontiers's current PEG 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 $0.43 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current PEG 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 $0.43 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Research Frontiers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for REFR:
PEG Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.43 (47% 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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