Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)

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Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is down 53.4% since the beginning of the year. At $1 per share, REFR is trading 77.4% below its 52-week high of $3. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of REFR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $250.

Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) has returned -53.44% so far this year and -64.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, REFR has returned -16.29% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 1993, REFR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +78.9%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -48.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, REFR closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 2, 1995 with a return of +65.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2018 at -27.4%.

Research Frontiers Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 7.89%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 1993.

• This stock participated in 108.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

REFR ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Research Frontiers Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Research Frontiers Incorporated was 98.46%, occurring on Jun 22, 2018. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Research Frontiers Incorporated drawdown is 98.42%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Research Frontiers Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Research Frontiers Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.