REFR (Research Frontiers) Short-Term Debt: $0.00 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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REFR Research Frontiers Inc REFR
28 GF Score
Price $0.44
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Research Frontiers Short-Term Debt?

Research Frontiers REFR +0.96% 28 Short-Term Debt is $0.00 Mil 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.

Research Frontiers's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Research Frontiers Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Research Frontiers Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Research Frontiers Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of $0.00 Mil mean?
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Short-Term Debt of $0.00 Mil as of Jun. 2026.
Is Research Frontiers' Short-Term Debt too high?
Research Frontiers' current Short-Term Debt is $0.00 Mil. 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' Short-Term Debt compare to WETH and NEON?
Research Frontiers' Short-Term Debt of $0.00 Mil 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 Short-Term Debt for a Hardware company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research Frontiers's current Short-Term Debt is $0.00 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt is $0.00 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Short-Term Debt is $0.00 Mil 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 $0.44 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:

  • Short-Term Debt: $0.00 Mil
  • 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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