OXINF (Oxford Instruments) Research & Development: $49.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OXINF Oxford Instruments PLC OXINF
83 GF Score
Price $39.20
GF Value $27.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Oxford Instruments Research & Development?

Oxford Instruments OXINF +0.21% 83 Research & Development is $49.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Oxford Instruments's Research & Development for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $49.8 Mil.

Oxford Instruments  (OTCPK:OXINF) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Oxford Instruments Research & Development Historical Data

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Oxford Instruments Research & Development Chart

Oxford Instruments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Oxford Instruments Semi-Annual Data
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Oxford Instruments Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $49.8 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $49.8 Mil mean?
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Research & Development of $49.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors.
Is Oxford Instruments' Research & Development too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to COHR and KEYS?
Oxford Instruments' Research & Development of $49.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. Oxford Instruments's current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. 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 $27.54, compared to a current price of $39.20 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. Oxford Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil 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 $39.20 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.54. GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OXINF:

  • Research & Development: $49.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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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.
83GF Score

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