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Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.
As of today (2026-09-13), the stock price of QST International is NT$38.40. QST International's graham number for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$42.06. Therefore, QST International's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8349'
s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.38 Max: 2.09
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of QST International was 2.09. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.38.
ROCO:8349's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than 78% of 2223
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs ROCO:8349: 0.91
Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.
QST International (ROCO:8349) Graham Number Explanation
Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:
Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.
Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)
Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.
In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.
QST International's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as
Price to Graham number
=
Share Price (Today)
/
Graham number (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=
38.40
/
42.06
=
0.91
* 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
Please keep these in mind:
1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.
QST International Graham Number Related Terms
QST International Graham Number Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QST International's Graham Number 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: Graham Number Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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 Price-to-Graham-Number vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Price-to-Graham-Number 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 Graham Number of NT$42.06 as of Jun. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #489 out of 2223 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is QST International's Graham Number too high?
QST International's current Graham Number is NT$42.06. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #489 out of 2223 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Graham Number compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #489 out of 2223 companies for Graham Number. This places QST International in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Graham Number is 1.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for an Industrial Products company?
The median Graham Number among Industrial Products companies is 1.72, based on 2,223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number 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 Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Graham Number is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current Graham Number is NT$42.06. 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$43.24, compared to a current price of NT$38.40 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is NT$42.06. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Graham Number is NT$42.06 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$38.40 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.24.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
Graham Number: NT$42.06
GF Value™: NT$43.24 vs. price of NT$38.40 (11.2% 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.
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