Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 27.21. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,376 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 86.15% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Oxford Instruments's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $96.5 Mil. Oxford Instruments's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $311.8 Mil. Therefore, Oxford Instruments's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.79 Med: 27.21 Max: 84.99
Current: 20.12
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 84.99%. The lowest was 10.79%. And the median was 27.21%.
OXINF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.15% of 2376
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.265
vs OXINF: 20.12
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Oxford Instruments Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Oxford Instruments Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
OXINF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.96% mean?
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.96% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 27.21. Over the past decade, Oxford Instruments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.79 to 84.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #329 out of 2376 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Oxford Instruments' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.96% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 27.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.79 to a high of 84.99. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 30.96% is 488% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #329 out of 2376 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 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #329 out of 2376 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 30.96% is 488% above this benchmark. Historically, Oxford Instruments' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 10.79 to 84.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.21 vs. the industry median of 5.27, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,376 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.96% is 488% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.96%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 27.21. 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 $27.26, compared to a current price of $41.00 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.96%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 27.21 and 488% above the Hardware industry median of 5.27. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.96% 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 $41.00 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.26.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 30.96% (14% above median its 10-year median of 27.21)
GF Value™: $27.26 vs. price of $41.00 (50.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 488% above the Hardware median (#329 of 2376)
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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