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The historical data trend for QST International's Buyback Yield % 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.
ROCO:8349 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
QST International Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Buyback Yield % 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.
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Buyback Yield % of -12.88 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #659 out of 774 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is QST International's Buyback Yield % too high?
QST International's current Buyback Yield % is -12.88. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #659 out of 774 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Buyback Yield % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #659 out of 774 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. QST International's current Buyback Yield % is -12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QST International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QST International (ROCO:8349) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.71, compared to a current price of NT$39.80 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -12.88. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Buyback Yield % is -12.88 as of Jul. 28, 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 QST International (ROCO:8349) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QST International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.80 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.71.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
Buyback Yield %: -12.88
GF Value™: NT$44.71 vs. price of NT$39.80 (11% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8349 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QST International Corp is principally engaged in the manufacture, production, and trading of screws and nuts. Its activities include the wholesale of fasteners, industrial hardware, hardware tools, plastic products, inspection services, and accessories; the manufacture of metal products such as automotive nuts and molds; the manufacture and sale of automotive fasteners; and the manufacture of automotive parts and accessories and metal structures. It operates in Taiwan, China, Germany, Vietnam, and other countries, with China generating maximum revenue.
73GF Score
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