RFILRF Industries operates in a specialized niche with moderate growth prospects. While its financial performance has been inconsistent, recent improvements in profitability and a focus on connectivity solutions for emerging technologies like 5G offer some appeal. However, the lack of significant thematic tailwinds and mixed technical indicators suggest a cautious approach is warranted.
RF Industries is positioned in the connectivity solutions market, which benefits from the ongoing build-out of 5G infrastructure and the demand for specialized interconnect products. However, it lacks exposure to broader, high-growth thematic trends such as AI, cloud computing, or renewable energy.
RF Industries has shown an inconsistent financial track record. While recent periods have seen revenue declines and net losses, the company's gross margins have remained relatively stable. The balance sheet indicates significant debt relative to cash. Valuation metrics like P/S are low, but P/E is often negative due to losses.
The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend. Oscillators are mixed, with some indicating oversold conditions and others suggesting neutral momentum. The price is currently near its 52-week low, with resistance expected at higher levels.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 5G Infrastructure Deployment | 70 |
| Industrial Automation & Connectivity | 65 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing | 20 |
| ESG & Sustainability | 30 |
| Innovation in New Technologies | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 50 |
| Profitability | 30 |
| Growth | 25 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 40 |
| Cash Flow | 35 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 45 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Short-term Momentum | 40 |
Strong Recent Performance
The stock has shown significant short-term gains, with a 1-month performance of 44.78% and a Year-to-Date (YTD) performance of 114.14%. The 6-month (87.19%) and 1-year (98.06%) returns are also robust, indicating strong positive momentum.
Positive EPS Surprises
RF Industries has demonstrated a history of beating EPS estimates, with positive surprises in multiple recent quarters (e.g., 75.0% in Q2 2025, 33.33% in Q1 2025). This suggests consistent operational execution and effective cost management.
Negative TTM EPS and Recent Net Losses
The trailing twelve months (TTM) EPS is negative (-$0.14), and recent annual periods show net losses (e.g., -$6.599M in FY2024, -$3.078M in FY2023). This indicates profitability challenges and negative earnings conversion.
Negative P/E Ratio and Deteriorating Margins
The TTM P/E ratio is negative (-60.9), and net margins have significantly declined from 10.8% in FY2021 to -10.2% in FY2024. This suggests the company is not currently profitable on a sustained basis.
March 2020
30
Ex-Dividend Date
April 2020
15
Next Dividend Date
September 2025
15
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.06
A: $0.06
L: $0.06
H: 18.52M
A: 18.52M
L: 18.52M
RF Industries, Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets interconnect products and systems in the United States, Canada, Italy, China, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, RF Connector and Cable Assembly, and Custom Cabling Manufacturing and Assembly. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes various coaxial connectors and cable assemblies that are integrated with coaxial connectors; custom copper and fiber cable assemblies, complex hybrid fiber optic and power solution cables, adapters, and electromechanical wiring harnesses for communication, computer, LAN, automotive, and medical equipment; energy-efficient cooling systems for wireless base stations and remote equipment shelters; and custom-designed pole-ready 5G small cell integrated enclosures. It designs and manufactures cable assemblies and wiring harnesses for blue chip industrial, oilfield, instrumentation, medical, and military customers; connectivity solutions to telecommunications and data communications distributors; thermal control systems, integrated shrouds, and enclosures; and radio frequency and microwave distribution system products, such as dividers, directional couplers, and filters for signal distribution and deployment of in-building distributed antenna systems, wireless base stations, and small cell networks. The company sells its products through warehousing distributors and in-house marketing and sales team. It serves telecommunications carriers and equipment manufacturers, wireless and network infrastructure carriers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Celltronics, Inc. and changed its name RF Industries, Ltd. in November 1990. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
6.25 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for RFIL have a max estimate of 6.25 and a min estimate of 6.25.