Oxford InstrumentsOXINF 80 10-Year RORE % is 24.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OXINF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Hardware companies, Oxford Instruments ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.53%.
The industry rank for Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OXINF's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 75.16% of 1743
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 6.89
vs OXINF: 24.53
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Oxford Instruments 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Oxford Instruments 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE % 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: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Instruments's 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Oxford Instruments (OXINF) has a 10-Year RORE % of 24.53 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #433 out of 1743 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Oxford Instruments' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Oxford Instruments' current 10-Year RORE % is 24.53. The Hardware industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.89. Oxford Instruments' value of 24.53 is 256% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #433 out of 1743 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' 10-Year RORE % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Oxford Instruments ranks #433 out of 1743 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Oxford Instruments in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.89. Oxford Instruments' value of 24.53 is 256% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 6.89, based on 1,743 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oxford Instruments's current 10-Year RORE % of 24.53 is 256% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Oxford Instruments and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Instruments's current 10-Year RORE % is 24.53. 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 $26.12, compared to a current price of $41.00 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 24.53 and 256% above the Hardware industry median of 6.89. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oxford Instruments (OXINF), the current 10-Year RORE % is 24.53 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 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.12.
GuruFocus considers Oxford Instruments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OXINF:
10-Year RORE %: 24.53
GF Value™: $26.12 vs. price of $41.00 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256% above the Hardware median (#433 of 1743)
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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