Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 80 Days Inventory is 133.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 138.40. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 76.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 124.75 Med: 138.4 Max: 189.92
Current: 162.61
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest Days Inventory was 189.92. The lowest was 124.75. And the median was 138.40.
OXINF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 76.81% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs OXINF: 162.61
Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (184.59) to Mar. 2026 (133.76).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Oxford Instruments's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Oxford Instruments's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Oxford Instruments's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Oxford Instruments's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Oxford Instruments Days Inventory Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 133.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 138.40. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Days Inventory has ranged from 124.75 to 189.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1855 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Days Inventory too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Days Inventory of 133.76 is near median its 10-year median of 138.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 124.75 to a high of 189.92. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Oxford Instruments' value of 133.76 is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1855 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Days Inventory compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1855 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Oxford Instruments' value of 133.76 is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Days Inventory has ranged from 124.75 to 189.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.40 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Oxford Instruments has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Days Inventory of 133.76 is 41.9% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Days Inventory is 133.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 138.40. 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 $26.16, compared to a current price of $41.00 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 133.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 138.40 and 41.9% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Days Inventory is 133.76 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 $41.00 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.16.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Days Inventory: 133.76 (near median its 10-year median of 138.40)
GF Value™: $26.16 vs. price of $41.00 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Hardware median (#1855 of 2415)
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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