Oxford InstrumentsOXINF -0.15%80 Quick Ratio is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 52.25% on this metric.
Oxford Instruments has a quick ratio of 1.40. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest Quick Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.13.
OXINF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 52.25% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs OXINF: 1.40
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Oxford Instruments Quick Ratio Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Oxford Instruments's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1302 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Quick Ratio too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Quick Ratio of 1.40 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.40. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Oxford Instruments' value of 1.40 is 4.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1302 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below 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' Quick Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #1302 out of 2492 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Oxford Instruments' value of 1.40 is 4.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.46, 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 Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Quick Ratio of 1.40 is 4.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Quick Ratio is 1.40, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 $27.41, compared to a current price of $39.14 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.40, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 4.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.40 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 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.41.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Quick Ratio: 1.40 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $27.41 vs. price of $39.14 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% below the Hardware median (#1302 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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