Oxford InstrumentsOXINF -0.15%80 Current Ratio is 1.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 54.74% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Oxford Instruments's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.
Oxford Instruments has a current ratio of 1.83. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 1.56 Max: 1.83
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest Current Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.56.
OXINF's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 54.74% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs OXINF: 1.83
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Oxford Instruments Current Ratio Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Current Ratio 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: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 1.83 as of Mar. 2026. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1364 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Current Ratio too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Current Ratio of 1.83 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 1.83. The Hardware industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Oxford Instruments' value of 1.83 is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1364 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1364 out of 2492 companies for Current Ratio. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Oxford Instruments' value of 1.83 is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Oxford Instruments has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Current Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.96, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Current Ratio of 1.83 is 6.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Current Ratio is 1.83, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. 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 $39.14 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.83, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 6.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.96. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Current Ratio is 1.83 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 $39.14 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.12.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Current Ratio: 1.83 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $39.14 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the Hardware median (#1364 of 2492)
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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