Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.21%83 Net Margin % is 15.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 10.72. 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 2,472 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 83.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.76 Med: 10.72 Max: 22.06
Current: 11.39
OXINF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.37% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs OXINF: 11.39
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Oxford Instruments Net Margin % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Net 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.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Net Margin % of 15.23% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 10.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #411 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Net Margin % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Net Margin % of 15.23% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.72. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Oxford Instruments' value of 15.23% is 464.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #411 out of 2472 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 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #411 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Oxford Instruments' value of 15.23% is 464.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.72 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Net Margin % of 15.23% is 464.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Net Margin % is 15.23%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 10.72. 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 Net Margin % is 15.23%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.72 and 464.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Net Margin % is 15.23% 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 $39.20 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:
Net Margin %: 15.23% (42% above median its 10-year median of 10.72)
GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 464.1% above the Hardware median (#411 of 2472)
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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