QST InternationalROCO:8349 +0.50%75 Gross Margin % is 18.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 19.57. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,991 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 68.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8349'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.69 Med: 19.57 Max: 24.79
Current: 19.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of QST International was 24.79%. The lowest was 17.69%. And the median was 19.57%.
ROCO:8349's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.87% of 2991
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs ROCO:8349: 19.91
QST International had a gross margin of 18.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for QST International was 1.20% per year.
QST International (ROCO:8349) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
QST International had a gross margin of 18.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
QST International Gross Margin % Related Terms
QST International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QST International's Gross 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, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Gross Margin % of 18.32% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.57. Over the past decade, QST International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 24.79. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2060 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is QST International's Gross Margin % too high?
QST International's current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is near median its 10-year median of 19.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.69 to a high of 24.79. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. QST International's value of 18.32% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #2060 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #2060 out of 2991 companies for Gross Margin %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. QST International's value of 18.32% is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, QST International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 24.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.57 vs. the industry median of 26.81, 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is 31.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.57. 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$44.59, compared to a current price of NT$40.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.57 and 31.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Gross Margin % is 18.32% 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$40.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.59.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
Gross Margin %: 18.32% (near median its 10-year median of 19.57)
GF Value™: NT$44.59 vs. price of NT$40.00 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2060 of 2991)
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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