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Oxford InstrumentsFRA:OX3 83 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69% as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OX3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,432 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 78.95% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-08), Oxford Instruments's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69%.
The industry rank for Oxford Instruments's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OX3's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 78.95% of 2432
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.49
vs FRA:OX3: 65.69
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Oxford Instruments 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRA:OX3 vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 (FRA:OX3) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 65.69% as of Sep. 08, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #512 out of 2432 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Oxford Instruments' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69%. The Hardware industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.49. Oxford Instruments' value of 65.69% is 2538.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #512 out of 2432 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' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #512 out of 2432 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.49. Oxford Instruments' value of 65.69% is 2538.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Hardware company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Hardware companies is 2.49, based on 2,432 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 65.69% is 2538.2% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69%. 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 (FRA:OX3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.88, compared to a current price of €31.40 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69% and 2538.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.49. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (FRA:OX3), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 65.69% as of Sep. 08, 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 (FRA:OX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Instruments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.40 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.88.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OX3:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 65.69%
GF Value™: €23.88 vs. price of €31.40 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2538.2% above the Hardware median (#512 of 2432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OX3 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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