Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Research Frontiers Incorporated, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) has returned -29.77% so far this year and -18.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, REFR has returned -15.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 1993, REFR's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 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 9.43%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 1993.

• This stock participated in 105.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 36.73% 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 32 for risk / return — below 32% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 97.62%.

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.