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The historical data trend for QST International's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -9.51% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2205 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is QST International's FCF Margin % too high?
QST International's current FCF Margin % is -9.51%. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #2205 out of 3040 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's FCF Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2205 out of 3040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.54, based on 3,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current FCF Margin % is -9.51%. 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$40.55, compared to a current price of NT$39.90 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.51%. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current FCF Margin % is -9.51% as of Mar. 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$39.90 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$40.55.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
FCF Margin %: -9.51%
GF Value™: NT$40.55 vs. price of NT$39.90 (1.6% 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.
72GF Score
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