QST International (ROCO:8349) Days Payable: 33.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


ROCO:8349 QST International Corp ROCO:8349
75 GF Score
Price NT$39.50
GF Value NT$44.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is QST International Days Payable?

QST International ROCO:8349 75 Days Payable is 33.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 32.87. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 80.86% on this metric.

QST International's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$913 Mil. QST International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,489 Mil. Hence, QST International's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8349' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.47   Med: 32.87   Max: 41.38
Current: 37.7

During the past 13 years, QST International's highest Days Payable was 41.38. The lowest was 27.47. And the median was 32.87.

ROCO:8349's Days Payable is ranked worse than
80.86% of 2994 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.045 vs ROCO:8349: 37.70

QST International's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (34.66) to Dec. 2025 (33.46). It may suggest that QST International accelerated paying its suppliers.


QST International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QST International's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

QST International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.49 32.12 33.62 37.70 40.79

QST International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:8349 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Days Payable falls into.


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QST International Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

QST International's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1094.011 + 955.991) / 2 ) / 9171.266*365
=1025.001 / 9171.266*365
=40.79

QST International's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (869.257 + 955.991) / 2 ) / 2488.579*365 / 4
=912.624 / 2488.579*365 / 4
=33.46

* 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 Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 33.46 mean?
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Days Payable of 33.46 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.87. Over the past decade, QST International's Days Payable has ranged from 27.47 to 41.38. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2421 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is QST International's Days Payable too high?
QST International's current Days Payable of 33.46 is near median its 10-year median of 32.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.47 to a high of 41.38. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. QST International's value of 33.46 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #2421 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Days Payable compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2421 out of 2994 companies for Days Payable. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. QST International's value of 33.46 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, QST International's own Days Payable has ranged from 27.47 to 41.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.87 vs. the industry median of 78.05, QST International has consistently been below 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 Payable for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current Days Payable of 33.46 is 57.1% below 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current Days Payable is 33.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.87. 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$44.62, compared to a current price of NT$39.50 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 33.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.87 and 57.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Days Payable is 33.46 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$39.50 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.62. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

  • Days Payable: 33.46 (near median its 10-year median of 32.87)
  • GF Value™: NT$44.62 vs. price of NT$39.50 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.1% below the Industrial Products median (#2421 of 2994)

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.
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