Oxford Instruments's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.57.
Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 133.76.
Oxford Instruments's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 129.31.
Therefore, Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.02.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Oxford Instruments Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
OXINF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Oxford Instruments Cash Conversion Cycle vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Oxford Instruments's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 82.02 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors.
Is Oxford Instruments' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 82.02. The Hardware industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94. Oxford Instruments' value of 82.02 is 17.1% below this industry median. Overall, Oxford Instruments has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to COHR and KEYS?
Oxford Instruments' Cash Conversion Cycle of 82.02 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94. Oxford Instruments' value of 82.02 is 17.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Hardware company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Hardware companies is 98.94, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 82.02 is 17.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 82.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Instruments (OXINF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.12, compared to a current price of $39.44 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 82.02 and 17.1% below the Hardware industry median of 98.94. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 82.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Oxford Instruments (OXINF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Instruments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.44 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.12.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 82.02
GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $39.44 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the OXINF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oxford Instruments PLC is engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing, renting, selling, and servicing high-technology tools and systems. The company's operating segment includes Materials and Characterisation; Research and Discovery and Service and Healthcare. It generates maximum revenue from the Materials and Characterisation segment. The Materials and Characterisation segment focuses on applied R&D and commercial customers, enabling the fabrication and characterization of materials and devices down to the atomic scale. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Asia and also has a presence in Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World.
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