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Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 83 EV-to-EBIT is 23.66 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 56.26% on this metric.
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Oxford Instruments's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,603.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Oxford Instruments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $81.8 Mil.
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Oxford Instruments EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Oxford Instruments EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Oxford Instruments's current Enterprise Value is $1,936.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Oxford Instruments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $81.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 23.66 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 20.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #997 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Oxford Instruments' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Oxford Instruments' current EV-to-EBIT of 23.66 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.51. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Oxford Instruments' value of 23.66 is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #997 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oxford Instruments has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' EV-to-EBIT compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #997 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Oxford Instruments' value of 23.66 is 22.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 19.34, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.34, based on 1,772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.66 is 22.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.66, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 20.51. 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 $28.96, compared to a current price of $38.54 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.66, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 22.4% above the Hardware industry median of 19.34. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.66 as of Jul. 31, 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 $38.54 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.96.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
EV-to-EBIT: 23.66 (15% above median its 10-year median of 20.51)
GF Value™: $28.96 vs. price of $38.54 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% above the Hardware median (#997 of 1772)
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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