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Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 83 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks worse than 53.26% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Oxford Instruments's forward rate of return for was 3.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.14 Med: 11.97 Max: 22.79
Current: 2.94
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest Forward Rate of Return was 22.79. The lowest was -10.14. And the median was 11.97.
OXINF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 53.26% of 1716
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.32
vs OXINF: 2.94
Unlike the Earnings Yield %, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Oxford Instruments (OTCPK:OXINF) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Explanation
Unlike the Earnings Yield, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is to make it comparable to the growth rate.
Be Aware
In the Forward Rate of Return calculation, the growth rate is added directly to today's free cash flow yield. Therefore the calculation is reliable only if the company can grow at the same rate in the future as it did in the past. Investors should pay close attention to this when researching growth stocks. A more accurate measurement for return is Return on Capital.
Oxford Instruments Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
OXINF vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Oxford Instruments Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Calculation
Forward Rate of Return is a concept that Don Yacktman uses in his investment approach. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. He said in the interview (March 2012, when the S&P 500 was at about 1400):
If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.
The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).
* 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.
What does a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.18% mean?
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 11.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #914 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.18% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 11.97. The Hardware industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.32. Oxford Instruments' value of 3.18% is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #914 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #914 out of 1716 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Oxford Instruments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.32. Oxford Instruments' value of 3.18% is 26.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 4.32, 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for a Hardware company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Hardware companies is 4.32, based on 1,716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.18% is 26.4% 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % mean?
A high Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.18%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 11.97. 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 $26.64, compared to a current price of $36.25 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.18%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 26.4% below the Hardware industry median of 4.32. 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % calculated?
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.18% 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 $36.25 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.64.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 3.18% (73% below median its 10-year median of 11.97)
GF Value™: $26.64 vs. price of $36.25 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% below the Hardware median (#914 of 1716)
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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