The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:J9R The Japan Steel Works Ltd FRA:J9R
81 GF Score
Price €38.79
GF Value €34.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Japan Steel Works Tariff Resilience Score?

The Japan Steel Works FRA:J9R -7.62% 81 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:J9R with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks better than 91.32% on this metric.

The Japan Steel Works has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

The Japan Steel Works has Significant exposure to global supply chains and export markets. Previous tariffs on steel have impacted revenue. Mitigation includes diversifying markets and suppliers, but vulnerability remains due to industry-specific tariffs.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Japan Steel Works might have Average Resilient.

The Japan Steel Works  (FRA:J9R) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

The Japan Steel Works Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

FRA:J9R vs GEV, ETN, PH: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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.

The Japan Steel Works Tariff Resilience Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #263 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #263 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Tariff Resilience Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #263 out of 3031 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places The Japan Steel Works in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. The Japan Steel Works's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.66, compared to a current price of €38.79 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 17, 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.79 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.66. GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:J9R:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €34.66 vs. price of €38.79 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J9R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Japan Steel Works Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Gate City Osaki-West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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