REFR (Research Frontiers) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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REFR Research Frontiers Inc REFR
28 GF Score
Price $0.42
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Research Frontiers Tariff Resilience Score?

Research Frontiers REFR -3.60% 28 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 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. Among 2,461 Hardware companies, Research Frontiers ranks better than 98.42% on this metric.

Research Frontiers has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Research Frontiers has Moderate exposure with some reliance on imported materials. Global sales markets but diversified supply chain. Previous tariffs had limited impact due to strong innovation and alternative supplier options.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Research Frontiers might have Average Resilient.

Research Frontiers  (NAS:REFR) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Research Frontiers Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

REFR vs WETH, NEON, MTEK: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #39 out of 2461 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Research Frontiers' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Research Frontiers' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #39 out of 2461 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to WETH and NEON?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #39 out of 2461 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Research Frontiers in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Hardware company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Research Frontiers's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 $0.42 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 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 $0.42 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81. GuruFocus considers Research Frontiers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for REFR:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.42 (48.1% 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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