QST International (ROCO:8349) Institutional Ownership: 0.71% (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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ROCO:8349 QST International Corp ROCO:8349
77 GF Score
Price NT$39.15
GF Value NT$42.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is QST International Institutional Ownership?

QST International ROCO:8349 77 Institutional Ownership is 0.71% as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, QST International's institutional ownership is 0.71%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, QST International's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, QST International's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

QST International Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QST International's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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QST International Institutional Ownership Chart

QST International Historical Data

The historical data trend for QST International can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 0.87 0.86 0.77 0.78 0.78 0.79 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.71
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QST International Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 0.71% mean?
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a Institutional Ownership of 0.71% as of Aug. 27, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on QST International and its competitors.
Is QST International's Institutional Ownership too high?
QST International's current Institutional Ownership is 0.71%. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's Institutional Ownership compare to SNA and RBC?
QST International's Institutional Ownership of 0.71% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Industrial Products company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. QST International's current Institutional Ownership is 0.71%. 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$42.85, compared to a current price of NT$39.15 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 0.71%. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Institutional Ownership is 0.71% as of Aug. 27, 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$39.15 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.85. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

  • Institutional Ownership: 0.71%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.85 vs. price of NT$39.15 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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