FST (KBSX) Stock Overview
Develops, produces, and sells golf shafts and other sports equipment under the KBS brand in Taiwan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$0.86 |
| 52 Week High | US$1.83 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.81 |
| Beta | 0.36 |
| 1 Month Change | -32.81% |
| 3 Month Change | -31.19% |
| 1 Year Change | -49.41% |
| 3 Year Change | -91.99% |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | -91.34% |
Recent News & Updates
Market Participants Recognise FST Corp.'s (NASDAQ:KBSX) Revenues
It's not a stretch to say that FST Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:KBSX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.2x right now seems...There's Reason For Concern Over FST Corp.'s (NASDAQ:KBSX) Price
When close to half the companies in the Leisure industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...The Drive For Profits Is Missing The Green At FST Corp.
Summary FST Corp.'s SPAC merger and niche golf focus make it a unique but high-risk investment, with shares down nearly 80% since IPO. Sales spike when golfers using FST equipment win major tournaments, but rising expenses outpace revenue growth, pressuring profitability. The company's financial trajectory is concerning, with losses accelerating and a need to raise cash in the next 12 months. I rate FST as a hold for only the most risk-tolerant investors, given its uncertain outlook and speculative turnaround potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Shareholder Returns
| KBSX | US Leisure | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.5% | 4.7% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | -49.4% | 3.7% | 20.5% |
Return vs Industry: KBSX underperformed the US Leisure industry which returned 8.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KBSX underperformed the US Market which returned 19.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KBSX volatility | |
|---|---|
| KBSX Average Weekly Movement | 11.5% |
| Leisure Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KBSX's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KBSX's weekly volatility (11%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 382 | David Chuang | fstcorp.com |
FST Corp. develops, produces, and sells golf shafts and other sports equipment under the KBS brand in Taiwan and internationally. The company provides shafts for irons, such as KBS TOUR series that can be fitted into iron golf clubs, pitching wedge, and sand wedge; KBS TOUR LITE series provides tight dispersion, trajectory, additional spin, and longer distance in a lightweight package; KBS TOUR-V series, a steel shaft that features larger outer diameters; KBS 560 and 580 series developed for junior developing players; KBS MAX 80 Series, a lightweight shaft designed for mid-high handicap players; KBS Tour $-Taper series provides shot workability and tight dispersion; and KBS Tour $-Taper Light series, a lightweight tour performance golf club shaft. It offers shafts for wedges including KBS Wedge series for players seeking a similar feel to the KBS TOUR; KBS Tour 610 Wedge series shaft that delivers penetrating ball flight with controlled spin; KBS TOUR-V Wedge shaft to produce shots with a lower-mid trajectory and mid ball spin; and KBS HI-REV 2.0 wedge shaft series for higher ball launch.
FST Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| KBSX fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$37.60m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$3.14m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$51.86m |
Is KBSX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KBSX income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$51.86m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$28.63m |
| Gross Profit | US$23.23m |
| Other Expenses | US$20.09m |
| Earnings | US$3.14m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.07 |
| Gross Margin | 44.80% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.06% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 173.4% |
How did KBSX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/15 04:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
FST Corp. is covered by 2 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Barry Sine | Litchfield Hills Research, LLC |
| Thomas Kerr | Zacks Small-Cap Research |