Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +4.75%80 PEG Ratio is 34.12 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 1509% above its 10-year median of 2.12. 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 860 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 95% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 2.12 Max: 37.36
Current: 34.12
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest PEG Ratio was 37.36. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 2.12.
OXINF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 95% of 860
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs OXINF: 34.12
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Oxford Instruments PEG Ratio Related Terms
Oxford Instruments PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's PEG 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a PEG Ratio of 34.12 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 1509% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 37.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #817 out of 860 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Oxford Instruments' PEG Ratio too high?
Oxford Instruments' current PEG Ratio of 34.12 is 1509% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 37.36. The Hardware industry median PEG Ratio is 2.26. Oxford Instruments' value of 34.12 is 1409.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #817 out of 860 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' PEG Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #817 out of 860 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.26. Oxford Instruments' value of 34.12 is 1409.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 37.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 2.26, 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 PEG Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.26, based on 860 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current PEG Ratio of 34.12 is 1409.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current PEG Ratio is 34.12, which is 1509% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. 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 $41.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 34.12, which is 1509% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 1409.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.26. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current PEG Ratio is 34.12 as of Jun. 30, 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 $41.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.12.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
PEG Ratio: 34.12 (1509% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: $27.12 vs. price of $41.00 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1409.7% above the Hardware median (#817 of 860)
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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