QST International (ROCO:8349) Change In Inventory: NT$-671 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:8349 QST International Corp ROCO:8349
76 GF Score
Price NT$38.40
GF Value NT$43.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is QST International Change In Inventory?

QST International ROCO:8349 -0.26% 76 Change In Inventory is NT$-671 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

QST International's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-261 Mil. It means QST International's inventory increased by NT$261 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

QST International's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$60 Mil. It means QST International's inventory declined by NT$60 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

QST International's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$4,756 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. QST International's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 176.53.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. QST International's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.52.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. QST International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.52.

QST International  (ROCO:8349) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

QST International's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=4618.8505/2387.525*365 / 4
=176.53

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

QST International's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=2387.525 / 4618.8505
=0.52

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

QST International's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=4618.8505 / 3039.182
=1.52

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms

QST International Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QST International's Change In Inventory 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.

QST International Change In Inventory Chart

QST International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
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QST International Quarterly Data
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ROCO:8349
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QST International Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-671 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of NT$-671 Mil mean?
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Change In Inventory of NT$-671 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for QST International and its competitors.
Is QST International's Change In Inventory too high?
QST International's current Change In Inventory is NT$-671 Mil. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Change In Inventory compare to SNA and RBC?
QST International's Change In Inventory of NT$-671 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for QST International and its competitors. QST International's current Change In Inventory is NT$-671 Mil. 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$43.19, compared to a current price of NT$38.40 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is NT$-671 Mil. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Change In Inventory is NT$-671 Mil as of Jun. 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$38.40 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.19. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

  • Change In Inventory: NT$-671 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$43.19 vs. price of NT$38.40 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 8349A.PFD:Taiwan
Address Section 1, Changrong Road, No. 203, 3rd Floor, East District, Tainan City, TWN, 70143
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.
76GF Score

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