QST International (ROCO:8349) FCF Yield %: -9.65 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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ROCO:8349 QST International Corp ROCO:8349
72 GF Score
Price NT$39.90
GF Value NT$40.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is QST International FCF Yield %?

QST International ROCO:8349 +0.25% 72 FCF Yield % is -9.65 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$40.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,069 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 86.58% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, QST International's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is NT$-785 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$8,137 Mil. Therefore, QST International's FCF Yield % for today is -9.65%.

The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8349' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.18   Med: -4.76   Max: 20.57
Current: -9.65


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of QST International was 20.57%. The lowest was -16.18%. And the median was -4.76%.

ROCO:8349's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
86.58% of 3069 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.59 vs ROCO:8349: -9.65

QST International's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.51%.


QST International FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


QST International FCF Yield % Related Terms


QST International FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QST International's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

QST International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.05 -11.01 -8.47 -14.26 -12.27

QST International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 -23.27 4.81 -26.74 0.87 -12.64

ROCO:8349 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: FCF Yield % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where QST International's FCF Yield % falls into.


ROCO:8349
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QST International FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

QST International's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-1124.959 / 9167.2419
=-12.27%

QST International's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-270.696 * 4 / 8567.4372
=-12.64%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -9.65 mean?
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a FCF Yield % of -9.65 as of Aug. 05, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2657 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is QST International's FCF Yield % too high?
QST International's current FCF Yield % is -9.65. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #2657 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Yield % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2657 out of 3069 companies for FCF Yield %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.59, based on 3,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current FCF Yield % is -9.65. 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$40.58, compared to a current price of NT$39.90 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -9.65. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current FCF Yield % is -9.65 as of Aug. 05, 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 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$40.58. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

  • FCF Yield %: -9.65
  • GF Value™: NT$40.58 vs. price of NT$39.90 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 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.
72GF Score

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