As of 2026-08-25, Research Frontiers Inc (REFR) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 11 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 31. The current market Stance is 52.9 (Neutral). Sector: Financials, ranked 4 of 11. Average daily range 12.4%, relative volume 1.85×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
REFR is in a stage 4 downtrend, week 12. Extended from base. VCP detected: inconclusive. Distance from 50d / 200d: -6.1% / -51.5%.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Loss makers are judged by progress toward breakeven.
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
Operating margin unavailable
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
REFR is held by 2 ETFs as of Mar 2026. Top owner: VXF at 0.00% weight, $255K notional.
Held by 3 ETFs · $605K across latest filings · largest weight 0.01% (IWC).
Top 2 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated Mar 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VXFVanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.00% | $255K | — |
| VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.00% | $249K | — |
As filed in N-PORT — quarterly holdings with up to ~60-day publication lag. Not live positioning.
Weak relative strength and quiet attention. Little to read here either way.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REFR Jan avg: -1.59% median: -3.70% win: 50% σ: 9.68% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Feb avg: -11.16% median: -11.83% win: 0% σ: 5.44% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Mar avg: -0.06% median: -8.30% win: 25% σ: 22.14% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Apr avg: -0.53% median: -6.43% win: 20% σ: 11.51% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR May avg: 19.08% median: 8.75% win: 60% σ: 36.48% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Jun avg: -12.57% median: -10.14% win: 20% σ: 12.20% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Jul avg: -4.76% median: -3.66% win: 40% σ: 12.15% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Aug avg: 7.79% median: -0.24% win: 50% σ: 27.68% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 (current) | REFR Sep avg: -4.28% median: -3.20% win: 50% σ: 19.29% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Oct avg: 9.26% median: 7.51% win: 100% σ: 10.86% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Nov avg: -5.56% median: -4.16% win: 0% σ: 3.96% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 | REFR Dec avg: -15.92% median: -15.52% win: 0% σ: 12.03% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-07-31 |