QST International (ROCO:8349) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.91% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:8349 QST International Corp ROCO:8349
73 GF Score
Price NT$39.40
GF Value NT$42.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is QST International Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

QST International ROCO:8349 73 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.91% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. QST International's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$244 Mil. QST International's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,782 Mil. Therefore, QST International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.91%.


QST International  (ROCO:8349) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


QST International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


QST International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

QST International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 1.62 2.44 2.07 1.79

QST International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.65 1.82 1.88 1.80 1.91

ROCO:8349 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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QST International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

QST International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -202.56/( (10982.6+11697.6)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -202.56/11340.1
=1.79 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6959.018 + 4023.582
=10982.6

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6591.518 + 5106.082
=11697.6

QST International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -244/( (12458.233+13106.629)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -244/12782.431
=1.91 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6511.278 + 5946.955
=12458.233

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=6975.756 + 6130.873
=13106.629

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.91% mean?
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.91% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on QST International and its competitors.
Is QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
QST International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.91%. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SNA and RBC?
QST International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.91% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. QST International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.91%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.69, compared to a current price of NT$39.40 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.91%. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.91% 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$39.40 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.69. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.91%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.69 vs. price of NT$39.40 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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.
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