Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.21%83 FCF Margin % is 20.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 82.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 8.77 Max: 15.12
Current: 10.35
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Oxford Instruments was 15.12%. The lowest was 3.13%. And the median was 8.77%.
OXINF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.21% of 2468
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs OXINF: 10.35
Oxford Instruments FCF Margin % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 20.36% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 15.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #439 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' FCF Margin % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current FCF Margin % of 20.36% is 132% above median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 15.12. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Oxford Instruments' value of 20.36% is 3131.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #439 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' FCF Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #439 out of 2468 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Oxford Instruments' value of 20.36% is 3131.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 15.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 0.63, 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current FCF Margin % of 20.36% is 3131.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current FCF Margin % is 20.36%, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 8.77. 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 $27.54, compared to a current price of $39.20 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.36%, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 3131.7% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current FCF Margin % is 20.36% 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 $39.20 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.54.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
FCF Margin %: 20.36% (132% above median its 10-year median of 8.77)
GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3131.7% above the Hardware median (#439 of 2468)
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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