IQST (iQSTEL) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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IQST iQSTEL Inc IQST
56 GF Score
Price $0.91
GF Value $8.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is iQSTEL Tariff Resilience Score?

iQSTEL IQST -0.74% 56 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates IQST with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Telecommunication Services companies, iQSTEL ranks better than 75.77% on this metric.

iQSTEL has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

iQSTEL has iQSTEL operates in telecom and technology services, with moderate exposure to tariffs on tech imports. Global operations provide some diversification. Mitigation through alternative suppliers and service-based revenue streams.

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 iQSTEL might have Average Resilient.

iQSTEL  (NAS:IQST) 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

iQSTEL Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

IQST vs IOTR, ATGN, KTEL: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, iQSTEL'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.

iQSTEL Tariff Resilience Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, iQSTEL's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
iQSTEL (IQST) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Sep. 08, 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, iQSTEL ranks #94 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is iQSTEL's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
iQSTEL's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #94 out of 388 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, iQSTEL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQSTEL's Tariff Resilience Score compare to IOTR and ATGN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #94 out of 388 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places iQSTEL in the top 24% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. iQSTEL's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQSTEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL (IQST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.79, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. iQSTEL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 iQSTEL (IQST), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Sep. 08, 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 iQSTEL (IQST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79. GuruFocus considers iQSTEL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IQST:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $0.91 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

iQSTEL Business Description

Address 300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 375, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
iQSTEL Inc is a technology company offering a wide array of services to the telecom and Internet industry. The business divisions of the company are Telecommunication including VoIP, SMS, International Fiber-Optic, Proprietary Internet of Things (IoT), and a Proprietary Mobile Portability Blockchain Platform; the Fintech division includes remittances services, top-up services, Master Card Debit Card, a USA Bank Account, and a Mobile App; Electric Vehicles division offers Electric Motorcycles and plans to launch a Mid Speed Car; and the Metaverse division includes Metaverse platform to access products, services, content, entertainment, information, customer support, and more in a virtual 3D interface. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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