REFR (Research Frontiers) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

REFR Research Frontiers Inc REFR
28 GF Score
Price $0.39
GF Value $0.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Research Frontiers Growth Rank?

Research Frontiers REFR -2.29% 28 Growth Rank is 3 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates REFR with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research Frontiers has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Research Frontiers Growth Rank Related Terms

REFR vs WETH, NEON, MSAI: Growth Rank Comparison

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

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's Growth Rank falls into.


REFR
28GF Score
Research Frontiers Inc REFR
Growth Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Research Frontiers' Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Research Frontiers' Growth Rank too high?
Research Frontiers' current Growth Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to WETH and NEON?
Research Frontiers' Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Research Frontiers' own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. Research Frontiers's current Growth Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 $0.82, compared to a current price of $0.39 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Sep. 09, 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 $0.39 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.82. GuruFocus considers Research Frontiers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for REFR:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.82 vs. price of $0.39 (52.7% 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.
28GF Score

Get the complete analysis for REFR

Growth Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.39
Price
$0.82
GF Value