Quintain Steel Co (TPE:2017) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:2017 Quintain Steel Co Ltd TPE:2017
58 GF Score
Price NT$8.89
GF Value NT$9.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Quintain Steel Co Profitability Rank?

Quintain Steel Co TPE:2017 -0.11% 58 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:2017 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Quintain Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Quintain Steel Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.62%. As of today, Quintain Steel Co's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Quintain Steel Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:2017 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Quintain Steel Co Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


TPE:2017
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Quintain Steel Co Ltd TPE:2017
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Quintain Steel Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Quintain Steel Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Quintain Steel Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-77.949 / 670.622
=-11.62 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Quintain Steel Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Quintain Steel Co (TPE:2017) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Quintain Steel Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Quintain Steel Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Quintain Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Quintain Steel Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Quintain Steel Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Quintain Steel Co and its competitors. Quintain Steel Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quintain Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quintain Steel Co (TPE:2017) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.70, compared to a current price of NT$8.89 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Quintain Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quintain Steel Co (TPE:2017), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 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 Quintain Steel Co (TPE:2017) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quintain Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$8.89 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.70. GuruFocus considers Quintain Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2017:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$9.70 vs. price of NT$8.89 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quintain Steel Co Business Description

Address NO.119-5, Nanbu, Nanbu Village, Guantian District, Tainan, TWN, 702
Quintain Steel Co Ltd manufactures steel products. Its product portfolio comprises of carbon steel wire, a deformed bar in oil, spheroidized wire, and galvanized wire. Quintain's hot-rolled wire rod products are used in low and high-carbon steel and low-alloy steel. Its products are applied in the manufacture of barbecue frames, hardware, stationery, and others. The company reportable segments includes Quintain Steel Co- manufactures and sales of deformed bar in coil, spheroidized wire, galvanized wire, Chateau Co- operation of recreation area, hotels, restaurants, research consultancy business (except architect or business) and consultancy on operation of various recreation industry facilities. (3)Other Segments-Engage in bicycle and accessory manufacture and trade and general investment.
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