Why is Research Frontiers, Inc. ?
1
Poor Management Efficiency with a low ROE of 0%
- The company has reported losses. Due to this company has reported negative ROE
2
Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of -2.43% over the last 5 years
3
Negative results in Jun 25
- NET SALES(HY) At USD 0.69 MM has Grown at -14.11%
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at -73.36%
- DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY) Highest at -2.33 %
4
Risky - Negative EBITDA
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 0.00%, its profits have risen by 40.2%
5
Underperformed the market in the last 1 year
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Research Frontiers, Inc. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Research Frontiers, Inc.
-19.49%
-0.05
77.65%
S&P 500
13.22%
0.61
20.17%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
-2.43%
EBIT Growth (5y)
5.98%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-2.02
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.50
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.36
Tax Ratio
0
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
17.52%
ROCE (avg)
0
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
27.62
EV to EBIT
-54.30
EV to EBITDA
-65.80
EV to Capital Employed
54.49
EV to Sales
41.59
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-100.33%
ROE (Latest)
-46.52%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
No Trend
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Technical Movement
5What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at USD -0.93 MM
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at USD -1.03 MM
-29What is not working for the Company
NET SALES(HY)
At USD 0.69 MM has Grown at -14.11%
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -73.36%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -2.33 %
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 30.29% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at USD 2.63 MM
OPERATING PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at USD -0.77 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at USD -0.8 MM
NET PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at USD -0.8 MM
EPS(Q)
Lowest at USD -0.02
Here's what is working for Research Frontiers, Inc.
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at USD -0.93 MM and Grown
In each year in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Here's what is not working for Research Frontiers, Inc.
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD -0.8 MM has Fallen at -184.8%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -0.28 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD -0.8 MM has Fallen at -184.8%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -0.28 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (USD MM)
Net Sales
At USD 0.69 MM has Grown at -14.11%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (USD MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -2.33 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Operating Profit
Lowest at USD -0.77 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Operating Profit trend is negative
Operating Profit (USD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
Lowest at USD -0.8 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
Lowest at USD -0.8 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is negative
Net Profit (USD MM)
EPS
Lowest at USD -0.02
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Declining profitability; company has created lower earnings for shareholders
EPS (USD)
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at USD 2.63 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 30.29% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






