IMKTA (Ingles Markets) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc IMKTA
69 GF Score
Price $86.96
GF Value $70.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ingles Markets Tariff Resilience Score?

Ingles Markets IMKTA -1.68% 69 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks better than 92.72% on this metric.

Ingles Markets has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Ingles Markets has Ingles Markets, a regional grocery chain, faces indirect tariff impacts through imported goods. It has some pricing power and can adjust sourcing to mitigate risks. Historical impacts have been moderate, with some resilience due to its regional focus.

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 Ingles Markets might have Average Resilient.

Ingles Markets  (NAS:IMKTA) 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

Ingles Markets Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

IMKTA vs WMK, GO, NGVC: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.

Ingles Markets Tariff Resilience Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


IMKTA
69GF Score
Ingles Markets Inc IMKTA
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Aug. 15, 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, Ingles Markets ranks #23 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Ingles Markets' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Ingles Markets' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #23 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Tariff Resilience Score compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #23 out of 316 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Ingles Markets in the top 7% 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Ingles Markets's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.09, compared to a current price of $86.96 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 15, 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $86.96 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.09. GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMKTA:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $70.09 vs. price of $86.96 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Ingles Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges IN3A:Germany
Address 2913 U.S. Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC, USA, 28711
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
69GF Score

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