GWRS (Global Water Resources) Tariff Resilience Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
67 GF Score
Price $7.09
GF Value $10.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Global Water Resources Tariff Resilience Score?

Global Water Resources GWRS -3.94% 67 Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Regulated companies, Global Water Resources ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.

Global Water Resources has the Tariff Resilience Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Global Water Resources has Primarily domestic operations with limited international exposure. Water utility services are less affected by tariffs, though equipment imports could face minor impacts.

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 Global Water Resources might have Highly Resilient.

Global Water Resources  (NAS:GWRS) 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

Global Water Resources Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

GWRS vs PCYO, CDZI, ARTNA: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Global Water Resources'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.

Global Water Resources Tariff Resilience Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Global Water Resources's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Water Resources's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 as of Jul. 18, 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, Global Water Resources ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Global Water Resources' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Global Water Resources' current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' Tariff Resilience Score compare to PCYO and CDZI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Global Water Resources ranks #22 out of 543 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Global Water Resources in the top 4% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. Global Water Resources's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $7.09 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 18, 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.09 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $7.09 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Global Water Resources Business Description

Address 21410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
67GF Score

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