| Annual · values | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.33 M USD | -788819 USD | -2.30 M USD | -2.18 M USD | -1.80 M USD | -2.25 M USD | -2.08 M USD | -2.07 M USD | -1.47 M USD | -4.01 M USD | -3.58 M USD | -3.32 M USD |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 11478 USD | 14978 USD | 14745 USD | 28837 USD | 10136 USD | 67082 USD | 195377 USD | 181047 USD | 175643 USD | 188501 USD | 140170 USD | 31824 USD |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 374875 USD | 89316 USD | 144728 USD | 232291 USD | 217008 USD | 327554 USD | 841612 USD | 69309 USD | 76299 USD | 67531 USD | 725016 USD | 1.04 M USD |
| Capital Expenditures | 726 USD | 1623 USD | 1558 USD | 1271 USD | 1077 USD | 56536 USD | 65282 USD | 11663 USD | 6549 USD | 11715 USD | 316185 USD | 627660 USD |
| Cash Flow from Investing | -726 USD | -1623 USD | 55591 USD | 2.69 M USD | -2.78 M USD | -52823 USD | -65282 USD | -11663 USD | 1.52 M USD | -15264 USD | 1.18 M USD | 1.44 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Financing | — | 308670 USD | 484502 USD | 3.45 M USD | 86262 USD | 486259 USD | 5.77 M USD | 3.31 M USD | — | — | 548475 USD | 3.58 M USD |
| Dividends Paid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock Buybacks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Free Cash Flow | -1.33 M USD | -790442 USD | -2.30 M USD | -2.18 M USD | -1.81 M USD | -2.31 M USD | -2.15 M USD | -2.08 M USD | -1.48 M USD | -4.02 M USD | -3.90 M USD | -3.95 M USD |
Research Frontiers Inc. is an innovative technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of proprietary light-control technology known as SPD-SmartGlass. This advanced glazing technology enables users to control the tint of windows electronically, adjusting to various light and heat conditions with precision. The primary function of this technology is to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and privacy in a wide array of applications, including architectural glass, automotive windows, and consumer electronic displays. Research Frontiers' SPD-SmartGlass is particularly impactful in sectors such as automotive and architecture, where controlling heat and light transmission can significantly improve energy savings and occupant comfort. The technology allows for rapid adjustments from clear to dark, offering superior solar control and reducing glare and UV exposure. Within the financial market, Research Frontiers holds a strategic role as a leader in the smart glass segment, benefiting from the rising demand for innovative energy-saving solutions. The company's technology continues to attract interest from manufacturers and industries seeking sustainable and advanced window solutions.