GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers holds patents for smart glass (SPD) technology, which can change its transparency. Its stock price reflects years of anticipation for the widespread adoption of this technology in the automotive and architectural industries.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency. We've classified it as "Light Equipment." The chart below shows how the market values companies with unique patented technologies for the automotive and architectural industries.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency. It is included in the GURU.Markets index. The chart below shows the market. See how this company's stock compares to the tech sector.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
REFR - Daily change in the company's share price Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers Inc.'s daily stock price fluctuates reflecting the volatility associated with the rollout of its smart glass technology. The metric demonstrates sensitivity to licensing agreements with automakers and aviation companies.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers Incorporated is a developer of smart glass technology. This chart highlights the high volatility of the tech sector. Comparing it to REFR, whose business is based on patent licensing, helps us appreciate its unique and stable business model.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers is a developer of smart glass technology that can change its transparency. The company licenses its technology to automakers and builders. Its shares are a bet on the future, and their volatility reflects the progress of this innovation.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Research Frontiers
For Research Frontiers Incorporated, the year-to-date performance is a story about the commercialization of its smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass). Its 12-month market cap depends on licensing agreements with automobile and aircraft manufacturers, such as Mercedes-Benz, which use its technology to create tinted windows and sunroofs.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers Incorporated is not a manufacturer, but a developer and licensor of smart glass technology. Its business model is royalty-based. Its stock price is extremely volatile, reflecting investor confidence in the widespread adoption of its technology in the automotive and architectural industries.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers, with its smart glass technology, is a speculative bet on the future. Its stock price isn't tied to the economy, but is driven by its technological breakthroughs and partnerships with manufacturers. The chart tells the story of investors' faith in its innovation becoming a mass-market product.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers owns patents for smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass). Its business model is royalty-based. Monthly fluctuations in its price reflect news of licensing of its technology by major manufacturers in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to instantly change its transparency under the influence of electricity. The graph below shows the overall trend in the lighting sector, where "smart" materials are increasingly being used.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers Incorporated owns patents for smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass). The company's revenue comes from licensing royalties. Its shares represent a venture bet on the widespread adoption of this technology in automobiles and architecture. Its growth is driven by partnership announcements.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Research Frontiers
Shares of Research Frontiers, a developer of smart glass technology, experience high volatility on a weekly basis. News of its technology being licensed by major automakers (for example, for panoramic roofs) or window manufacturers causes sharp price movements.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers and the entire innovative materials sector are moving forward on a shared backdrop of expectations and implementation news. Demand from the automotive and construction industries is a key driver for everyone. The chart will show how a company with a unique technology stacks up against this backdrop.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers and the entire innovative materials sector are moving forward on a shared backdrop of expectations and implementation news. Demand from the automotive and construction industries is a key driver for everyone. The chart will show how a company with a unique technology stacks up against this backdrop.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
REFR - Market capitalization of the company Research Frontiers
The Research Frontiers market capitalization chart is a financial history of smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which has been struggling to find mass adoption for decades. It reflects investor hopes for its use in automobiles and architecture. Its speculative dynamics tell the story of how the market evaluates the technology's potential versus the slow pace of its commercialization.
REFR - Share of the company's market capitalization Research Frontiers within the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers has developed and licensed SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency. Its market share reflects its unique position as a licensor rather than a manufacturer. The chart below shows the market's weighting for this futuristic "smart" glass technology.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD smart glass technology. The chart below shows the overall market capitalization of the automotive electronics sector. Its dynamics reflect the search for new technologies. Research Frontiers does not manufacture, but licenses its unique technology to automakers and manufacturers.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
The "smart" materials visible in the graph can change their properties. Research Frontiers has developed a "smart glass" (SPD) technology that can change its transparency when exposed to electricity. Its revenue is based on licensing fees from the use of this technology in automobiles and architecture.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
REFR - Book value capitalization of the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers' book value is its intellectual property. The chart reflects the value of its extensive patent portfolio for SPD-SmartGlass technology. This intangible asset generates revenue through licensing fees from manufacturers.
REFR - Share of the company's book capitalization Research Frontiers within the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers has developed and licensed solar-powered glass (SPD) technology. Its share of the sector's physical assets is minimal. Its value lies in patents and licensing agreements with automotive and architectural glass manufacturers.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Equipment light
Research Frontiers Incorporated is a technology company, making it asset-light. Instead of manufacturing plants, it licenses its SPD-SmartGlass technology. Compared to the capital-intensive industrial sector, its intellectual property-based model is highly flexible.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Research Frontiers' assets aren't glass, but a unique, patented light-control film technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which allows for instantaneous adjustment of window transparency. The company's balance sheet is its intellectual property. The chart shows the capital behind this futuristic technology.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers holds patents for smart glass (SPD) technology that can change its transparency. Its market capitalization is based on its intellectual property and the potential to license this technology to automakers and construction companies.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD smart glass technology. The company doesn't manufacture the glass itself, but receives royalties. Its value lies in its patents. This chart shows how the market values the potential of this technology, placing a premium on its minimal tangible assets.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass technology that can change its transparency. The company's value lies in its patents. This chart clearly demonstrates the high premium the market is willing to pay for intellectual property and technological potential, even for companies with limited revenue.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
REFR - Company debts Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to change its transparency. The company does not manufacture the glass itself, but invests in research and patent protection. Debt financing can be used to support these R&D and licensing efforts.
Market segment debts - Equipment light
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass (SPD) technology that can change its transparency. Its business model is based on R&D and licensing fees. This chart shows how the company funds its long-term research, which is typically through equity capital, as licensing revenues can be uneven.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass technology. This chart shows how the company finances its activities, which primarily consist of R&D. For a company whose revenue depends on licensing fees, high debt is risky. Success depends on how widely its technology is adopted by manufacturers.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to instantly change its transparency. This chart compares the company's debt to the total market capitalization of the entire lighting equipment sector. It helps assess how the company finances its R&D and licensing activities.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Research Frontiers is a developer and licensor of smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass). Its business model is based on R&D and royalty payments, not manufacturing. The chart shows that the company does not use debt financing. This is typical for licensing technology companies whose main asset is intellectual property.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Research Frontiers
This chart for Research Frontiers, a developer of smart glass technology, tells the story of a long wait for a breakthrough. Investors have high estimates of its potential profits, as they've been waiting decades for its technology to be widely adopted in automobiles and architecture. The trend reflects news about licensing agreements.
P/E of the market segment - Equipment light
This chart shows the average valuation for the materials technology sector—the benchmark for Research Frontiers. Comparing this company's valuation, which has been waiting decades for commercial success for its "smart glass" technology, with the market average clearly demonstrates how speculative and future-driven its valuation is.
P/E of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which electronically controls the transparency of glass. This technology is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This chart shows general technology trends and helps understand how the adoption of this innovative technology by its licensees impacts royalties and company valuations.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which electronically darkens glass. The company's future profits depend on how widely this technology is applied in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This chart shows whether analysts believe in the widespread adoption of smart glass.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which electronically darkens glass and plastic. The company licenses its technology to manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries. This chart compares its future revenue expectations with the tech sector, reflecting the market's confidence in the widespread adoption of its smart glass.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to change its transparency. This chart shows the general sentiment. REFR's success depends on the adoption of their niche technology by automobile and aircraft manufacturers. This is a matter of licensing agreements, not the overall economic situation.
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Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to instantly change its transparency under the influence of electricity. This chart shows financial results based on royalties from licensees using this technology in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency under the influence of an electric current. This technology is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This graph shows the overall profitability of the specialty equipment sector, which depends on the implementation of innovations by major manufacturers.
Overall market profit
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to change its transparency. Demand for their technology depends on its adoption in the automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries. Implementing new technologies requires investment, which is more likely during periods of economic growth.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology—smart glass that can change its transparency. The company's future depends on the implementation of its technology in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This chart reflects analysts' bets on the widespread adoption of this innovation.
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Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which electronically changes the tint of glass. This chart shows forecasts for the niche technology sector. The company's profitability depends on licensing fees from manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries that use its smart glass technology.
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Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers holds patents for SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to change its transparency. Commercialization of the technology depends on its adoption in the automotive and construction industries. This graph, which displays profit projections, demonstrates the willingness of these capital-intensive industries to invest in innovative and premium materials.
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P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers developed and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to change its transparency under the influence of electricity. Its revenue comes from royalties from licensees. This chart shows how its estimated sales reflect the expected adoption of this technology in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture.
P/S market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency when exposed to an electric current. The company's revenue comes from royalties from licensees. This chart shows how the market values tech companies, helping to understand how investors view the potential for this unique technology.
P/S of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers has developed and licensed smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which can change its transparency. This technology is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. The company's revenue comes from royalties. This total revenue valuation chart helps understand whether the company's price reflects the premium for its unique technology.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables electronically darkening of glass. This graph reflects investor expectations for future licensing revenue, which is dependent on the adoption of this technology in the automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD smart glass technology, which can change its transparency. This chart compares the company's estimated future sales with its sector. It reflects investor confidence that this technology will be widely used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to instantly change its transparency. This indicator of overall revenue expectations is based on the implementation of new technologies. Research Frontiers' success in the automotive and architectural industries is indicative of the demand for innovative and energy-efficient materials.
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Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass, a smart glass technology that electronically changes tint. Revenue, shown in this chart, is generated through royalties and license fees from manufacturers using this technology in automobiles, aircraft, and architectural glazing.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology—glass with variable transparency used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. Their revenue comes from royalties from partners. This chart illustrates how licensing unique technologies can create a profitable business without in-house manufacturing.
Overall market sales
Research Frontiers Inc. licenses smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which can change its transparency. The growth in overall economic revenue, reflected in this graph, is driving demand for innovation in the automotive and construction industries. Automakers and architects are incorporating this technology into sunroofs, windows, and partitions to improve comfort and energy efficiency.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is the developer of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to instantly change its transparency under the influence of electricity. This technology is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This graph reflects analysts' expectations for the adoption of smart glass in these industries.
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Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to instantly change its transparency under the influence of an electric current. This graph shows forecasts for the lighting sector. It illustrates the potential of this innovative technology in the automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries.
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Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Research Frontiers, the developer of SPD smart glass technology, sees this chart as an indicator of demand for premium products in the automotive and aviation industries. The economic growth reflected here allows manufacturers to offer higher-end options, such as privacy windows and sunroofs, expanding the market for licensing their technology.
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Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers doesn't manufacture glass; it owns and licenses SPD smart glass technology, which can change its transparency. The company's profitability is almost 100% dependent on the success of its licensees (for example, in the automotive and aviation industries). This chart shows how successfully the company converts licensing fees into net profit.
Market segment marginality - Equipment light
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which can change its transparency. Their business model is based on licensing royalties, which means low operating costs. The chart shows how cost-effective this R&D-focused and licensing model is compared to manufacturing companies.
Market marginality as a whole
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD smart glass technology, which can change its transparency. This graph shows average profitability, and Research Frontiers is an intellectual property company. Their profitability depends on licensing fees from industries such as automotive and architecture.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers developed and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows glass to change its transparency. This graph shows its very small team. The company's business model is based on licensing, so it doesn't require a large staff for production or sales.
Share of the company's employees Research Frontiers within the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables glass to change its transparency. Its team consists primarily of scientists and engineers. This chart shows the share of all specialists in this unique niche that Research Frontiers attracts, reflecting its monopoly position in its technology and its scientific focus.
Number of employees in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers develops and licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology, which enables electronically controlled glass transparency. The company doesn't manufacture the glass itself, but licenses the technology. Its small staff consists of scientists and licensing specialists. This graph illustrates that its business model is based on intellectual property.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass (SPD) technology that can change its transparency. Its revenue depends on the adoption of this technology in the automotive, aviation, and construction industries. The company's success is more tied to licensing agreements than to the overall performance of this chart.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Research Frontiers (REFR)
Research Frontiers licenses its smart glass technology. Its main asset is its patents. This graph should indicate a very high return on investment per employee, as a small team manages intellectual property that generates royalties worldwide.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers has developed and licensed a light-controlling glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass). The company's value lies solely in its intellectual property and licensing royalties. With a minimal staff, this figure would be very high, reflecting the market's perceived potential for its unique technology.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass) that can change its transparency. It's a business built on intellectual property. The chart clearly demonstrates a model with a high capitalization per employee, as the company's primary value is generated by its patent portfolio, managed by a small team.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Research Frontiers (REFR)
Research Frontiers (REFR) is a company that developed and licenses "smart glass" technology (SPD-SmartGlass) that alters transparency. It's a pure R&D and licensing model. This chart shows how effectively their tiny team converts patents into royalties from major manufacturers (for example, in the automotive industry).
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers (REFR) is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology – smart glass that can instantly change its transparency. It operates on an IP-based business model. This chart shows how effectively the company's small team monetizes its patents, generating royalties from glass and automobile manufacturers.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Research Frontiers is a company that has developed and licensed smart glass (SPD) technology that transforms transparency. It's a pure R&D and IP company with no manufacturing facilities. This chart shows how successfully a small team monetizes its patents. The profit per employee could be very high if their technology is widely adopted (for example, in cars).
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Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Research Frontiers (REFR)
Research Frontiers develops and licenses smart glass (SPD) technology that can change its transparency. This chart demonstrates the effectiveness of their licensing model, showing how a small team generates royalty income from major manufacturers in the automotive and aviation industries.
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Sales per employee in the market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is a developer and licensor of smart glass (SPD) technology that transforms transparency. They don't manufacture the glass; they license the technology. This chart shows the average revenue per employee in the sector. For an IP company like this, it demonstrates how productive their small team is at monetizing their patents compared to manufacturers.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Research Frontiers (REFR) is the inventor and licensor of SPD (Suspended Particle Device) smart glass technology, which changes opacity (used in cars, airplanes, and museums). They have no manufacturing facilities. This chart shows how successfully their tiny staff generates royalties (revenue) from their patents.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Research Frontiers (REFR)
Research Frontiers is the developer of SPD-SmartGlass, a smart glass technology that changes transparency. The company licenses this technology rather than producing it itself. The chart shows the number of investors betting that this technology, which has been around for decades, will never find widespread use (for example, in cars) due to its high cost.
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Shares shorted by market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers owns "smart glass" technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which alters transparency. They don't manufacture it, but license it. This chart reflects the general skepticism in the sector. Its growth indicates that investors are hesitant about the widespread adoption of "smart" glass (in cars and airplanes), considering the technology too expensive.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Research Frontiers (REFR) is licensing "smart glass" technology. This is a speculative R&D story. When this market fear indicator rises, investors are reluctant to fund "science." They fear that during a recession, both automakers and builders will abandon expensive "luxury" options.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Research Frontiers (REFR)
Research Frontiers owns a "smart glass" technology (SPD-SmartGlass) that transforms transparency and licenses it to automakers and the aviation industry. This is a speculative stock, dependent on partnership news. This oscillator measures the strength of the hype, showing when new contract announcements (above 70) or implementation delays (below 30) peak.
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RSI 14 Market Segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology. This "smart" glass can instantly change its tint (used in cars and airplanes). This graph measures the overall momentum in the specialized equipment sector. It helps determine whether the entire segment is overheated by expectations.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Research Frontiers, a developer of smart glass, sees this graph as a sign of an appetite for luxury and innovation. Its technology is an expensive option. In the euphoria, architects and automakers are willing to pay a premium for the "wow" factor. In times of panic and recession, everyone returns to conventional glass, and demand for REFR technology evaporates.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast REFR (Research Frontiers)
Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of SPD (Suspended Particle Device) smart glass technology, which changes opacity. It is used in airplane windows, car sunroofs, and museums. This chart shows the analysts' average 12-month forecast, reflecting their view of the pace of adoption of this technology by partners.
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The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price REFR (Research Frontiers)
Research Frontiers is a licensor, not a manufacturer. The company owns smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which changes transparency (like the Boeing 787). This chart illustrates the analyst community's opinion on the company's future. It measures the distance between the stock price and the target, reflecting their belief in licensing this technology.
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Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Equipment light
Research Frontiers is the brains behind smart glass. The company doesn't manufacture glass, but licenses its technology (SPD), which enables instant darkening of windows in cars (Mercedes) and airplanes. This chart shows general expectations for the light equipment sector. It reflects whether experts believe in the widespread adoption of "smart glass."
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Research Frontiers isn't a manufacturer, but rather the owner of a smart glass technology (SPD-SmartGlass), which changes transparency when electrically applied. They license this technology (for example, for Mercedes sunroofs). This chart shows the overall market sentiment. For Research Frontiers, whose income comes from royalties, the overall optimism is important because it reflects the health of the auto and aviation industries, which are willing to pay for premium options.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers is a one-trick pont. They don't manufacture glass, but they invented and license smart glass (SPD) technology that changes transparency (tints) at the touch of a button (used in Mercedes-Benz and airplanes). This chart summarizes their implementation history, reflecting their (very slow) progress in convincing automakers and architects to use their technology.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Equipment light
Research Frontiers (REFR) is the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology. This smart glass, which can instantly change its tint, is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. The chart shows the average index for the segment. It helps investors assess how successfully REFR is monetizing its unique technology through licensing compared to the average.
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Research Frontiers is the licensor of SPD-SmartGlass, a smart glass technology that changes opacity. It is used in automobiles, aircraft, and architecture. This chart, reflecting the market average, is a backdrop. It helps assess how the REFR, which relies on innovation royalties, compares to overall macroeconomic trends.
