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Research Frontiers's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Research Frontiers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
REFR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.015 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Research Frontiers (NAS:REFR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Research Frontiers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
REFR vs WETH, NEON, MTEK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Research Frontiers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Research Frontiers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Frontiers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Research Frontiers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Research Frontiers (REFR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 18, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1382 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Research Frontiers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Research Frontiers' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1382 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WETH and NEON?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Research Frontiers ranks #999999 out of 1382 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Research Frontiers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,382 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Research Frontiers and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Research Frontiers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 $0.44 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Research Frontiers (REFR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 $0.44 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.44 (45.7% 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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