Oxford InstrumentsOXINF -0.15%80 Gross Margin % is 56.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 51.64. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 91.1% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Oxford Instruments had a gross margin of 56.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Oxford Instruments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Gross Margin % of 56.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.64. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.91 to 55.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #218 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Gross Margin % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Gross Margin % of 56.33% is near median its 10-year median of 51.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.91 to a high of 55.77. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Oxford Instruments' value of 56.33% is 129.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #218 out of 2450 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 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #218 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Oxford Instruments' value of 56.33% is 129.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.91 to 55.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.64 vs. the industry median of 24.53, 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 Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Gross Margin % of 56.33% is 129.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Gross Margin % is 56.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.64. 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 $27.41, compared to a current price of $39.14 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.64 and 129.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Gross Margin % is 56.33% 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 $39.14 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.41.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Gross Margin %: 56.33% (near median its 10-year median of 51.64)
GF Value™: $27.41 vs. price of $39.14 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.6% above the Hardware median (#218 of 2450)
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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