Oxford Instruments PLC

LSE:OXIG UK Scientific & Technical Instruments
Market Cap
$17.23 Million
GBX141.62 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#39808 Global
#569 in UK
Share Price
GBX2535.00
Change (1 day)
+1.40%
52-Week Range
GBX1500.00 - GBX2675.00
All Time High
GBX2789.73
Categories
Companies in UK Scientific & Technical Instruments Technology AI & Machine Learning
About

Oxford Instruments plc provide scientific technology products and services for academic and commercial organizations in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through two segments: Imaging and Analysis and Advanced Technologies. The company offers atomic force, electron, light, and Raman microscopy; deposition tools comprising plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition, inductively c… Read more

Oxford Instruments PLC (OXIG) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX351.30 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Oxford Instruments PLC (OXIG) has net assets worth GBX351.30 Million GBX as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX577.20 Million) and total liabilities (GBX225.90 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX351.30 Million
% of Total Assets 60.86%
Annual Growth Rate 6.08%
5-Year Change 41.28%
10-Year Change 163.01%
Growth Volatility 19.97

Oxford Instruments PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Oxford Instruments PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Oxford Instruments PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Oxford Instruments PLC from 1986 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX376.10 Million +2.84%
2024-03-31 GBX365.70 Million +6.31%
2023-03-31 GBX344.00 Million +8.72%
2022-03-31 GBX316.40 Million +18.86%
2021-03-31 GBX266.20 Million +5.80%
2020-03-31 GBX251.60 Million +24.43%
2019-03-31 GBX202.20 Million +12.58%
2018-03-31 GBX179.60 Million +35.55%
2017-03-31 GBX132.50 Million -7.34%
2016-03-31 GBX143.00 Million +13.94%
2015-03-31 GBX125.50 Million -10.49%
2014-03-31 GBX140.20 Million +1.82%
2013-03-31 GBX137.70 Million +8.34%
2012-03-31 GBX127.10 Million +35.94%
2011-03-31 GBX93.50 Million +79.12%
2010-03-31 GBX52.20 Million -15.67%
2009-03-31 GBX61.90 Million -0.96%
2008-03-31 GBX62.50 Million +12.01%
2007-03-31 GBX55.80 Million +20.26%
2006-03-31 GBX46.40 Million -20.00%
2005-03-31 GBX58.00 Million -37.02%
2004-03-31 GBX92.10 Million +3.29%
2003-03-31 GBX89.17 Million -6.31%
2002-03-31 GBX95.17 Million +6.01%
2001-03-31 GBX89.77 Million +2.55%
2000-03-31 GBX87.54 Million -11.50%
1999-03-31 GBX98.91 Million -0.50%
1998-03-31 GBX99.41 Million +7.57%
1997-03-31 GBX92.42 Million +12.36%
1996-03-31 GBX82.25 Million +16.88%
1995-03-31 GBX70.38 Million +15.02%
1994-03-31 GBX61.19 Million +11.25%
1993-03-31 GBX55.00 Million +10.96%
1992-03-31 GBX49.56 Million +11.14%
1991-03-31 GBX44.59 Million +12.55%
1990-03-31 GBX39.62 Million -36.64%
1989-03-31 GBX62.53 Million +10.31%
1988-03-31 GBX56.69 Million +4.38%
1987-03-31 GBX54.31 Million +44.40%
1986-03-31 GBX37.61 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Oxford Instruments PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 1249.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX305.00 Million 81.10%
Common Stock GBX2.90 Million 0.77%
Other Components GBX68.20 Million 18.13%
Total Equity GBX376.10 Million 100.00%

Oxford Instruments PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Oxford Instruments PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Fidus Investment Corp
NASDAQ:FDUS
 		$168.95K
LUDWIG BECK - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:ECK
 		$168.96K
GERRESHEIMER - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:GXI
 		$168.99K
HEALTHCARE SVCS GR (HS1.SG)
STU:HS1
 		$169.02K
PIMCO ENERGY+TACT.CR.OPPS
F:3VZ
 		$168.83K
MBI Administradora General De Fondo - MBI Deuda Alternativa Fondo De Inversion
SN:CFIMBIDA-A
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Ratio Petroleum Energy - Limited Partnership
TA:RTPT
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Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Oxford Instruments PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 365,700,000 to 376,100,000, a change of 10,400,000 (2.8%).
  • Net income of 26,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 12,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 7,600,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 4,100,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX26.00 Million +6.91%
Dividends Paid GBX12.10 Million -3.22%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-7.60 Million -2.02%
Other Changes GBX4.10 Million +1.09%
Total Change GBX- 2.84%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Oxford Instruments PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 395.65x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2999.16x to 395.65x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX0.85 GBX2535.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX1.17 GBX2535.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX1.18 GBX2535.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX1.30 GBX2535.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.82 GBX2535.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.93 GBX2535.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX1.03 GBX2535.00 x
1993-03-31 GBX1.14 GBX2535.00 x
1994-03-31 GBX1.26 GBX2535.00 x
1995-03-31 GBX1.44 GBX2535.00 x
1996-03-31 GBX1.67 GBX2535.00 x
1997-03-31 GBX1.87 GBX2535.00 x
1998-03-31 GBX1.99 GBX2535.00 x
1999-03-31 GBX2.04 GBX2535.00 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.85 GBX2535.00 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.91 GBX2535.00 x
2002-03-31 GBX2.02 GBX2535.00 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.89 GBX2535.00 x
2004-03-31 GBX1.96 GBX2535.00 x
2005-03-31 GBX1.22 GBX2535.00 x
2006-03-31 GBX0.96 GBX2535.00 x
2007-03-31 GBX1.15 GBX2535.00 x
2008-03-31 GBX1.28 GBX2535.00 x
2009-03-31 GBX1.26 GBX2535.00 x
2010-03-31 GBX1.06 GBX2535.00 x
2011-03-31 GBX1.84 GBX2535.00 x
2012-03-31 GBX2.31 GBX2535.00 x
2013-03-31 GBX2.42 GBX2535.00 x
2014-03-31 GBX2.45 GBX2535.00 x
2015-03-31 GBX2.20 GBX2535.00 x
2016-03-31 GBX2.50 GBX2535.00 x
2017-03-31 GBX2.32 GBX2535.00 x
2018-03-31 GBX3.13 GBX2535.00 x
2019-03-31 GBX3.50 GBX2535.00 x
2020-03-31 GBX4.35 GBX2535.00 x
2021-03-31 GBX4.58 GBX2535.00 x
2022-03-31 GBX5.43 GBX2535.00 x
2023-03-31 GBX5.89 GBX2535.00 x
2024-03-31 GBX6.24 GBX2535.00 x
2025-03-31 GBX6.41 GBX2535.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Oxford Instruments PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.91%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 5.19%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.83x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.61x
  • Recent ROE (6.91%) is below the historical average (10.56%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 27.13% 13.44% 1.09x 1.85x GBX6.44 Million
1987 23.79% 12.92% 1.09x 1.69x GBX7.49 Million
1988 12.63% 8.03% 0.97x 1.62x GBX1.49 Million
1989 11.57% 7.15% 1.04x 1.55x GBX983.30K
1990 32.62% 12.49% 1.16x 2.24x GBX8.96 Million
1991 18.13% 7.46% 1.23x 1.99x GBX3.63 Million
1992 14.35% 6.88% 1.18x 1.77x GBX2.15 Million
1993 13.21% 7.18% 1.05x 1.75x GBX1.76 Million
1994 13.49% 7.37% 1.01x 1.81x GBX2.13 Million
1995 16.57% 9.32% 1.06x 1.67x GBX4.62 Million
1996 16.50% 9.27% 1.12x 1.59x GBX5.35 Million
1997 16.46% 10.34% 1.02x 1.57x GBX5.97 Million
1998 11.10% 6.41% 1.11x 1.57x GBX1.10 Million
1999 7.94% 4.68% 1.09x 1.55x GBX-2.04 Million
2000 -22.24% -12.12% 1.05x 1.74x GBX-28.22 Million
2001 -0.07% -0.03% 1.10x 1.87x GBX-9.04 Million
2002 9.82% 4.37% 1.26x 1.78x GBX-168.60K
2003 1.39% 0.66% 1.28x 1.64x GBX-7.68 Million
2004 10.86% 5.49% 1.24x 1.60x GBX790.00K
2005 9.66% 3.62% 0.98x 2.72x GBX-200.00K
2006 -7.33% -2.31% 0.97x 3.26x GBX-8.04 Million
2007 -2.69% -0.93% 1.20x 2.41x GBX-7.08 Million
2008 4.32% 1.53% 1.01x 2.79x GBX-3.55 Million
2009 -10.82% -3.24% 1.03x 3.25x GBX-12.89 Million
2010 25.48% 6.29% 1.07x 3.78x GBX8.08 Million
2011 34.44% 12.28% 1.26x 2.23x GBX22.85 Million
2012 19.51% 7.35% 1.18x 2.24x GBX12.09 Million
2013 15.98% 6.27% 1.09x 2.33x GBX8.23 Million
2014 12.98% 5.05% 0.75x 3.44x GBX4.18 Million
2015 -4.94% -1.63% 0.80x 3.78x GBX-18.75 Million
2016 4.90% 2.19% 0.70x 3.19x GBX-7.30 Million
2017 -19.25% -8.49% 0.73x 3.12x GBX-38.75 Million
2018 10.91% 6.60% 0.86x 1.92x GBX1.64 Million
2019 14.84% 9.55% 0.82x 1.90x GBX9.78 Million
2020 13.43% 10.65% 0.68x 1.84x GBX8.64 Million
2021 15.70% 13.12% 0.71x 1.69x GBX15.18 Million
2022 12.20% 10.51% 0.71x 1.62x GBX6.96 Million
2023 17.03% 13.18% 0.78x 1.66x GBX24.20 Million
2024 13.86% 10.78% 0.78x 1.66x GBX14.13 Million
2025 6.91% 5.19% 0.83x 1.61x GBX-11.61 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Oxford Instruments PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments
  • Average net assets among peers: $5,070,011
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -62.19%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Oxford Instruments PLC (OXIG) GBX351.30 Million 27.13% 0.64x $168.94K
Judges Scientific Plc (JDG) $24.08 Million 3.22% 1.19x $34.04K
Ondo InsurTech PLC (ONDO) $-3.34 Million 0.00% 0.00x $2.92K
PipeHawk plc (PIP) $-6.39 Million 0.00% 0.00x $83.95
Quartix Holdings Plc (QTX) $11.17 Million 20.86% 0.48x $16.32K
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) $466.00K -404.08% 2.96x $27.55K
t42 IoT Tracking Solutions PLC (TRAC) $4.37 Million -64.51% 0.92x $240.33
Trakm8 Holdings PLC (TRAK) $5.13 Million 9.19% 1.46x $562.45