Oxford InstrumentsOXINF +0.21%83 ROA % is 12.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 8.28. 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. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 83.18% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Oxford Instruments's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $96.5 Mil.
Oxford Instruments's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $758.1 Mil. Therefore, Oxford Instruments's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Instruments's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.67 Med: 8.28 Max: 17.26
Current: 8.34
During the past 13 years, Oxford Instruments's highest ROA % was 17.26%. The lowest was -4.67%. And the median was 8.28%.
OXINF's ROA % is ranked better than 83.18% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs OXINF: 8.34
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Oxford Instruments ROA % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a ROA % of 12.73% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #420 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' ROA % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current ROA % of 12.73% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.28. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 12.73% is 460.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #420 out of 2497 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 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Instruments' ROA % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #420 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Oxford Instruments' value of 12.73% is 460.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.28 vs. the industry median of 2.27, 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 ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current ROA % of 12.73% is 460.8% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current ROA % is 12.73%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 8.28. 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 ROA % is 12.73%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.28 and 460.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current ROA % is 12.73% 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:
ROA %: 12.73% (54% above median its 10-year median of 8.28)
GF Value™: $27.54 vs. price of $39.20 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 460.8% above the Hardware median (#420 of 2497)
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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