OXINF (Oxford Instruments) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median


OXINF Oxford Instruments PLC OXINF
80 GF Score
Price $39.14
GF Value $27.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Oxford Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio?

Oxford Instruments OXINF -0.15% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.19. 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 1,212 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 78.05% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OXINF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.19   Max: 0.31
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Oxford Instruments was 0.31. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.19.

OXINF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
78.05% of 1212 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs OXINF: 0.23

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Oxford Instruments is 0.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Oxford Instruments was 2.07%. The lowest was 0.15%. And the median was 0.93%.

Oxford Instruments's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.07.

During the past 12 months, Oxford Instruments's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Oxford Instruments was 69.00% per year. The lowest was -31.90% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Oxford Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Oxford Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Oxford Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Oxford Instruments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23

Oxford Instruments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.35 0.08 0.52 0.08

OXINF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Oxford Instruments Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.3/ 1.329
=0.23

Oxford Instruments's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.072/ 0.893
=0.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 mean?
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #266 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.31. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Oxford Instruments' value of 0.08 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #266 out of 1212 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #266 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Oxford Instruments' value of 0.08 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Oxford Instruments has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 83% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 83% below the Hardware industry median of 0.47. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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 $39.14 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $39.14 (44.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83% below the Hardware median (#266 of 1212)

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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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