Oxford InstrumentsOXINF -0.15%80 OCF Yield % is 3.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.96. 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 2,492 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 58.91% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Oxford Instruments OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Oxford Instruments OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 3.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.96. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.68 to 9.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1024 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Oxford Instruments' OCF Yield % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current OCF Yield % of 3.33 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 9.55. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.04. Oxford Instruments' value of 3.33 is 63.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1024 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1024 out of 2492 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Oxford Instruments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.04. Oxford Instruments' value of 3.33 is 63.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.68 to 9.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 2.04, 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.04, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current OCF Yield % of 3.33 is 63.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current OCF Yield % is 3.33, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.96. 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 $39.14 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.33, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 63.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.04. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current OCF Yield % is 3.33 as of Jun. 28, 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 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.12.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
OCF Yield %: 3.33 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.96)
GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $39.14 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% above the Hardware median (#1024 of 2492)
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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