QST InternationalROCO:8349 -0.37%73 ROA % is 2.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, QST International ranks worse than 59.82% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. QST International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$610 Mil.
QST International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$22,932 Mil. Therefore, QST International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QST International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8349'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 3.28 Max: 6.06
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, QST International's highest ROA % was 6.06%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 3.28%.
ROCO:8349's ROA % is ranked worse than 59.82% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs ROCO:8349: 1.86
QST International (ROCO:8349) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
QST International ROA % Related Terms
QST International ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QST International's ROA % 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, QST International's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QST International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QST International's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
QST International (ROCO:8349) has a ROA % of 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, QST International's ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 6.06. According to the industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #1839 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is QST International's ROA % too high?
QST International's current ROA % of 2.66% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 6.06. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.02. QST International's value of 2.66% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QST International ranks #1839 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QST International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QST International's ROA % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QST International ranks #1839 out of 3074 companies for ROA %. This places QST International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.02. QST International's value of 2.66% is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, QST International's own ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 6.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.02, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current ROA % of 2.66% is 11.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on QST International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current ROA % is 2.66%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. 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$44.56, compared to a current price of NT$39.95 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.66%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 11.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.02. QST International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current ROA % is 2.66% 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$39.95 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.56.
GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:
ROA %: 2.66% (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: NT$44.56 vs. price of NT$39.95 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1839 of 3074)
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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