Research Frontiers Incorporated
REFR
Rank in Stocks
#27696
Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) stands as a global innovator, focusing... Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) stands as a global innovator, focusing on the development and commercialization of advanced light-regulating technologies and associated devices. The company's core business revolves around its proprietary Suspended Particle Device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology, which it licenses to other businesses. These licensees then undertake the manufacturing and marketing of various components: the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, the light-controlling film created from this emulsion, laminated light-control panels, and the necessary electronic systems to power final products that integrate the film. Additionally, Research Frontiers offers licenses for lamination services and the end-products themselves, such as dynamic windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The versatile SPD-Smart light-control technology is integrated into a diverse array of applications. This includes architectural elements like windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for both residential and commercial buildings. In the automotive sector, it's utilized in vehicle windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems. Beyond these, the technology enhances aircraft windows, museum display panels, specialized eyewear products, and flat panel displays for electronic goods. The company primarily caters to the architectural, automotive, marine, aerospace, and appliance industries. Research Frontiers Incorporated was established in 1965 and is based in Woodbury, New York.
Share Price
$0.4013
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$13.99M
Change (1 day)
9.70%
Change (1 year)
-76.94%
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Operating Margin for Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -348.14%
According to Research Frontiers Incorporated's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -348.14%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -190.16%.
Operating Margin history for Research Frontiers Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -348.14% | 83.08% |
| 2025 | -190.16% | 76.14% |
| 2024 | -107.96% | -51.70% |
| 2023 | -223.54% | -54.04% |
| 2022 | -486.42% | 234.10% |
| 2021 | -145.59% | -53.20% |
| 2020 | -311.11% | 54.50% |
| 2019 | -201.36% | 23.96% |
| 2018 | -162.44% | 1.35% |
| 2017 | -160.27% | -53.58% |
| 2016 | -345.28% | 60.33% |
| 2015 | -215.35% | -22.61% |
| 2014 | -278.26% | 2.23% |
| 2013 | -272.20% | 43.60% |
| 2012 | -189.55% | -61.48% |
| 2011 | -492.13% | -2.91% |
| 2010 | -506.88% | -10.58% |
| 2009 | -566.83% | 246.35% |
| 2008 | -163.66% | -91.67% |
| 2007 | -1,963.73% | -5.84% |
| 2006 | -2,085.43% | -25.38% |
| 2005 | -2,794.61% | 31.44% |
| 2004 | -2,126.13% | 14.29% |
| 2003 | -1,860.31% | -5.29% |
| 2002 | -1,964.27% | -46.74% |
| 2001 | -3,687.78% | 131.61% |
| 2000 | -1,592.25% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.86% | -100.08% |
US
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| 3.51% | -100.01% |
TW
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| 16.83% | -100.05% |
TW
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| 16.63% | -100.05% |
US
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| 69.79% | -100.20% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin
What is Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin?
Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin is -348.14%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin was -190.16%, compared with -107.96% in 2024.
How has Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin was highest in 2024 (-107.96%) and lowest in 2022 (-486.42%).
How does Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Research Frontiers Incorporated's operating margin (-348.14%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Kioxia Holdings Corp., with 69.79%.