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About Oxford Instruments
Oxford Instruments plc, trading under the ticker OXIG, is a provider of high technology products and services, primarily targeted at the industry and scientific research communities. The company operates within the technology sector, specializing in tools and systems used across various industries for research and development. Founded in 1959, Oxford Instruments has grown to establish a global presence, supporting customers in their quest for scientific excellence and innovation.
Ticker
£OXIG
Sector
Digital Hardware
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
2,169
Headquarters
Website
OXIG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
43.16
£0.44
0.95
£0.22
1.16%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
0.95
52-week high
£22.00
52-week low
£14.70
Average daily volume
197K
Dividend rate
£0.22
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.811
Quick ratio
1.204
Long term debt to equity
7.232
Total debt to equity
10.875
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
46.54%
Interest coverage (TTM)
53.14%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
89.3
Gross margin (TTM)
51.70%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.19%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.11%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
34.67%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.01%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
43.16
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.215
Price to book
2.96
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.32
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
33.402
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.572
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.16%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.42%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-48.79%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.87%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.79%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.53%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.87%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.04%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.50%
What the Analysts think about OXIG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Oxford Instruments stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The sale of the quantum-focused NanoScience division for £60m unlocks value for shareholders, supports the Group's mid-term margin targets, and finances a £50m share buyback programme (Reuters)
FY25 adjusted operating profit rose 10.8% organically to £82.2m and revenue climbed 6.5% to £500.6m, driven by robust semiconductor and materials analysis demand (Reuters)
R&D spending of £41.1m (8.2% of revenue) in FY25 shows ongoing investment in innovation to maintain long-term competitive advantages (Reuters)
Adjusted operating margins at actual rates fell by 70 basis points to 16.4% in FY25, revealing margin pressure even as revenue increased (Reuters)
Negative currency movements reduced adjusted operating profit by around £8.5m in FY25, highlighting significant foreign exchange risk (Alliance News)
The book-to-bill ratio dropped to 0.93x from 1.03x the previous year, pointing to a slowdown in order growth and possible revenue pressure going into FY26 (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Oct 2025.
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OXIG Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Oxford Instruments stock?
Oxford Instruments (OXIG) has a market cap of £1.1B as of October 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Oxford Instruments stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Oxford Instruments (OXIG) stock is 43.16 as of October 27, 2025.
Does Oxford Instruments stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Oxford Instruments (OXIG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 27, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.222 and the yield is 1.16%. Oxford Instruments has a payout ratio of 46.54% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Oxford Instruments dividend payment date?
The next Oxford Instruments (OXIG) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Oxford Instruments?
Oxford Instruments (OXIG) has a beta rating of 0.95. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.