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QST InternationalROCO:8349 -0.89%74 Days Inventory is 155.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 151.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 69.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8349'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 125.54 Med: 151.07 Max: 171.42
Current: 171.13
During the past 13 years, QST International's highest Days Inventory was 171.42. The lowest was 125.54. And the median was 151.07.
ROCO:8349's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 69.51% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs ROCO:8349: 171.13
QST International's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (147.71) to Dec. 2025 (155.33).
It might indicate that QST International's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
QST International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.59.
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
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.39.
QST International (ROCO:8349) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
QST International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. 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
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
QST International Days Inventory Related Terms
QST International Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QST International's Days 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.
ROCO:8349 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 155.33 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 151.07. Over the past decade, QST International's Days Inventory has ranged from 125.54 to 171.42. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2063 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is QST International's Days Inventory too high?
QST International's current Days Inventory of 155.33 is near median its 10-year median of 151.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 125.54 to a high of 171.42. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. QST International's value of 155.33 is 30% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #2063 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Days Inventory compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2063 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. QST International's value of 155.33 is 30% above this benchmark. Historically, QST International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 125.54 to 171.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.07 vs. the industry median of 119.51, QST International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current Days Inventory of 155.33 is 30% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current Days Inventory is 155.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 151.07. 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$44.67, compared to a current price of NT$39.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 155.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 151.07 and 30% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Days Inventory is 155.33 as of Dec. 2025. 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$39.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.67.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
Days Inventory: 155.33 (near median its 10-year median of 151.07)
GF Value™: NT$44.67 vs. price of NT$39.00 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% above the Industrial Products median (#2063 of 2968)
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.
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