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Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 83 Forward PE Ratio is 26.30 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 59.14% on this metric.
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Oxford Instruments Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Forward PE 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.
Oxford Instruments Forward PE Ratio Chart
Oxford Instruments Annual Data
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13.04
13.61
12.66
16.34
13.72
28.01
20.53
23.92
18.45
16.47
19.80
Oxford Instruments Semi-Annual Data
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13.04
15.27
13.61
19.46
12.66
16.10
16.34
19.92
13.72
27.62
28.01
30.03
20.53
20.28
23.92
20.41
18.45
20.53
16.47
17.57
19.80
OXINF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.30 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #602 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Forward PE Ratio is 26.30. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Oxford Instruments' value of 26.30 is 20.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #602 out of 1018 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #602 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Oxford Instruments' value of 26.30 is 20.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.83, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.30 is 20.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.30. 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 $28.04, compared to a current price of $38.54 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.30 and 20.5% above the Hardware industry median of 21.83. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.30 as of Jul. 18, 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 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.04.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.30
GF Value™: $28.04 vs. price of $38.54 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% above the Hardware median (#602 of 1018)
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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