Oxford Instruments/£OXIG
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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
- 1,807
- Headquarters
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.oxinst.com
OXIG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.3B
29.19
£0.84
1.11
£0.24
0.97%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.3B
Beta
1.11
52-week high
£33.18
52-week low
£17.76
Average daily volume
184K
Dividend rate
£0.24
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.829
Quick ratio
1.4
Long term debt to equity
0.082
Total debt to equity
0.131
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
26.97%
Interest coverage (TTM)
31.28%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
81.8
Gross margin (TTM)
55.77%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.39%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.30%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.93%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.08%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.42%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
29.191
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.292
Price to book
4.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.01
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.589
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.17%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.774
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.97%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-15.46%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
88.99%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.64%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.84%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.84%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
21.18%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.57%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.14%
What the Analysts think about OXIG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Oxford Instruments stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Oxford Instruments stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Group order intake rose nearly 44% in the first half, while Advanced Technologies orders more than doubled and its order book covers FY27 revenue and extends into FY28. That gives the business strong visibility as demand for datacom equipment grows. (London Stock Exchange)
The recovery is not confined to one division: Imaging and Analysis orders rose over 11%, and first-half revenue grew around 2–3%. Group revenue rose about 8% and adjusted operating margin is expected to improve by more than 100 basis points, supporting confidence in full-year expectations. (London Stock Exchange)
Oxford Instruments had £75m of net cash at September and reported a marked improvement in cash conversion and free cash flow. This gives it room to invest in capacity while completing its £100m share buyback. (London Stock Exchange)
Around three quarters of Advanced Technologies’ first-half orders came from datacom applications. That concentration leaves growth exposed if data-centre customers delay or reduce investment. (London Stock Exchange)
The order surge still has to be delivered: Oxford is expanding capacity and its supply chain to meet demand, while Berenberg said site constraints could push some order conversion into FY28. Delays would limit how quickly the backlog lifts earnings. (Digital Look)
The shares may leave limited room for further gains if execution is merely in line. Berenberg said the stronger order intake was largely reflected in the valuation, retained a hold rating and cut its target price to 2,840p. (Digital Look)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Nov 2026.
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Funds containing OXIG
AllGBPUSDEUR
Fund name | Fund size | £OXIG weighting |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMIG | £569M | 0.51% |
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID | £1.5B | 0.51% |
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD | £672M | 0.39% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.14% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.14% |
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