QST InternationalROCO:8349 -0.25%75 Pretax Margin % is 5.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 56.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8349'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4 Med: 6.02 Max: 11.75
Current: 4.38
ROCO:8349's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.89% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs ROCO:8349: 4.38
QST International (ROCO:8349) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
QST International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
QST International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QST International's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 5.57% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.02. Over the past decade, QST International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 11.75. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #1722 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is QST International's Pretax Margin % too high?
QST International's current Pretax Margin % of 5.57% is near median its 10-year median of 6.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 11.75. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. QST International's value of 5.57% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #1722 out of 3027 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 Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #1722 out of 3027 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. QST International's value of 5.57% is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, QST International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 11.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 5.82, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current Pretax Margin % of 5.57% is 4.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current Pretax Margin % is 5.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.02. 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$44.60, compared to a current price of NT$39.35 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 4.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.57% 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$39.35 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.60.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
Pretax Margin %: 5.57% (near median its 10-year median of 6.02)
GF Value™: NT$44.60 vs. price of NT$39.35 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1722 of 3027)
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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