Oxford Instruments has the GF Score of 79, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Oxford Instruments
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Oxford Instruments (FRA:OX3) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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FRA:OX3 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: GF Score Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's GF Score falls into.
Oxford Instruments (FRA:OX3) has a GF Score of 79 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.00. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' GF Score has ranged from 28.00 to 91.00.
Is Oxford Instruments' GF Score too high?
Oxford Instruments' current GF Score of 79 is near median its 10-year median of 80.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.00 to a high of 91.00. Overall, Oxford Instruments has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' GF Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
Oxford Instruments' GF Score of 79 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own GF Score has ranged from 28.00 to 91.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Hardware company?
A good GF Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. Oxford Instruments's current GF Score is 79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.00. 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 (FRA:OX3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.51, compared to a current price of €36.40 — trading 54.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 79, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.00. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (FRA:OX3), the current GF Score is 79 as of Jul. 06, 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 (FRA:OX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Instruments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.40 is trading 54.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.51.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OX3:
GF Score: 79 (near median its 10-year median of 80.00)
GF Value™: €23.51 vs. price of €36.40 (54.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OX3 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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