Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.21%83 Median PS Value is $25.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 1984% above its 10-year median of 1.24. 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 1,553 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 57.63% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.78
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Oxford Instruments was 1.78. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.24.
OXINF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 57.63% of 1553
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs OXINF: 1.52
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Oxford Instruments's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
39.20
/
25.84
=
1.52
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.6175.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Oxford Instruments's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.872.
* 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 Median PS Value of $25.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 1984% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.93 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #895 out of 1553 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Median PS Value too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Median PS Value of $25.84 is 1984% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 1.78. The Hardware industry median Median PS Value is 1.33. Oxford Instruments' value of $25.84 is 1842.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #895 out of 1553 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' Median PS Value compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #895 out of 1553 companies for Median PS Value. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.33. Oxford Instruments' value of $25.84 is 1842.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.93 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 Median PS Value for a Hardware company?
The median Median PS Value among Hardware companies is 1.33, based on 1,553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Median PS Value of $25.84 is 1842.9% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Median PS Value is $25.84, which is 1984% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 Median PS Value is $25.84, which is 1984% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 1842.9% above the Hardware industry median of 1.33. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Median PS Value is $25.84 as of Jun. 25, 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:
Median PS Value: $25.84 (1984% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1842.9% above the Hardware median (#895 of 1553)
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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