Is RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 3.9% / 30% | 6.0% / 30% | 2.0% / 30% | 9.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 3.9% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 9.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 32.1% / 33% | 49.4% / 33% | 16.3% / 33% | 9.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 3.9% / 33% | 6.0% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 9.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 32.1% / 33% | 49.4% / 33% | 16.3% / 50% | 9.77% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | -128.5% | |
| Operating Margin | -1072.5% | |
| Net Margin | -182.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -115.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -42.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$788,819 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$790,442 |
| Total Debt | $1M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 124.9 |
| Current Ratio | 3.8 |
| Total Assets | $4M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $0.90 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.06 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.46 |
| Avg Volume | 45K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$0.80
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About RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR)
Research Frontiers Incorporated, together with other subsidiary, engages in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide. It develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as lamination services for and the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The company's SPD-Smart light-control technology is used in various product applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, heads up displays and navigation systems; aircraft windows; museum display panels, and eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. It serves architectural, automotive, marine, and aerospace and appliance applications. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC's debt ratio?
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC's debt ratio is 3.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 32.1%.
What are RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC's key financial metrics?
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC has a market capitalization of $31M, and revenue of $1M. The company maintains a gross margin of -128.5% and a net margin of -182.4%. Return on equity stands at -115.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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