QST International (ROCO:8349) ROCE %: 5.96% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is QST International ROCE %?

QST International ROCO:8349 -0.38% 73 ROCE % is 5.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8349 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. QST International's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.96%.

QST International (ROCO:8349) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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QST International ROCE % Historical Data

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QST International Annual Data

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QST International ROCE % Calculation

QST International's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	703.878	/	( ( (21525.485 - 6720.411)	+	(23334.06 - 7832.287) )	/ 2 )
	=	703.878	/	( (14805.074	+	15501.773)	/ 2 )
	=	703.878	/	15153.4235
	=	4.65 %

QST International's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	898.664	/	( ( (22530.305 - 7887.508)	+	(23334.06 - 7832.287) )	/ 2 )
	=	898.664	/	( ( 14642.797	+	15501.773 )	/ 2 )
	=	898.664	/	15072.285
	=	5.96 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 5.96% mean?

QST International (ROCO:8349) has a ROCE % of 5.96% as of Dec. 2025.

Is QST International's ROCE % too high?

QST International's current ROCE % is 5.96%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.08. QST International's value of 5.96% is 15.8% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to SNA and RBC?

QST International's ROCE % of 5.96% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.08. QST International's value of 5.96% is 15.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?

The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.08, based on 3,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QST International's current ROCE % of 5.96% is 15.8% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QST International's current ROCE % is 5.96%. 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$44.53, compared to a current price of NT$39.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.96% and 15.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.08. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QST International (ROCO:8349), the current ROCE % is 5.96% 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$39.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.53. GuruFocus considers QST International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8349:

ROCE %: 5.96%
GF Value™: NT$44.53 vs. price of NT$39.00 (12.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Industrial Products median

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QST International Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

Comparable Companies TPE:3004 TPE:4571 TPE:4540 ROCO:4163 ROCO:5498 TPE:1527 ROCO:6234 ROCO:2066 ROCO:3178 ROCO:6855 HKSE:00669 SNA RBC LECO SWK OSTO:SKF B TKR TSE:6586 TTC XSWX:SFSN

Other Exchanges 8349A.PFD:Taiwan

Address Section 1, Changrong Road, No. 203, 3rd Floor, East District, Tainan City, TWN, 70143

Website https://www.qst.com.tw

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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