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Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.95%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,219 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 68.18% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.14 Max: 1.03
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Oxford Instruments was 1.03. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.14.
OXINF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.18% of 2219
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs OXINF: 0.13
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Oxford Instruments Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #706 out of 2219 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.03. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 0.13 is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #706 out of 2219 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #706 out of 2219 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Oxford Instruments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 0.13 is 51.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,219 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 51.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. 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 $26.22, compared to a current price of $38.90 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 51.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 $38.90 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.22.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $26.22 vs. price of $38.90 (48.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Hardware median (#706 of 2219)
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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