Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.21%83 OCF Margin % is 22.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 12.99. 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 2,469 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 75.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.01 Med: 12.99 Max: 17.39
Current: 12.78
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Oxford Instruments was 17.39%. The lowest was 9.01%. And the median was 12.99%.
OXINF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.33% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs OXINF: 12.78
Oxford Instruments OCF Margin % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 22.42% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 12.99. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.01 to 17.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #609 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Oxford Instruments' OCF Margin % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current OCF Margin % of 22.42% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 12.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.01 to a high of 17.39. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Oxford Instruments' value of 22.42% is 324.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #609 out of 2469 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' OCF Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #609 out of 2469 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Oxford Instruments' value of 22.42% is 324.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.01 to 17.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.99 vs. the industry median of 5.28, 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 OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.28, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current OCF Margin % of 22.42% is 324.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current OCF Margin % is 22.42%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 12.99. 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 OCF Margin % is 22.42%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 12.99 and 324.6% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current OCF Margin % is 22.42% 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:
OCF Margin %: 22.42% (73% above median its 10-year median of 12.99)
GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 324.6% above the Hardware median (#609 of 2469)
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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