OXINF (Oxford Instruments) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


OXINF Oxford Instruments PLC OXINF
80 GF Score
Price $41.00
GF Value $27.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Oxford Instruments Moat Score?

Oxford Instruments OXINF 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 98.79% on this metric.

Oxford Instruments has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Oxford Instruments has Narrow Moat: Oxford Instruments has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and strong brand in scientific instrumentation. The company benefits from economies of scale and a superior distribution network, but lacks the market dominance and regulatory barriers for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Oxford Instruments might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Oxford Instruments  (OTCPK:OXINF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Oxford Instruments Moat Score Related Terms

OXINF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #30 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Moat Score too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #30 out of 2473 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' Moat Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #30 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Oxford Instruments's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $27.12, compared to a current price of $41.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 $41.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.12. GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OXINF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $41.00 (51.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

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Oxford Instruments Business Description

Other Exchanges OXIGl:UKOXIG:UKOX3:Germany
Address Tubney Woods, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX13 5QX
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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