JOF (Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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What is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Tariff Resilience Score?

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund JOF -1.70% 36 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates JOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,685 Asset Management companies, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks better than 71.81% on this metric.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has JOF invests in smaller Japanese companies, which may have limited exposure to international tariffs. However, some portfolio companies could be affected by tariffs on Japanese exports. The fund's diversification across sectors provides moderate resilience.

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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund might have Average Resilient.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund  (NYSE:JOF) 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

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

JOF vs RFMZ, BGT, PPT: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Tariff Resilience Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Aug. 20, 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, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #475 out of 1685 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #475 out of 1685 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's Tariff Resilience Score compare to RFMZ and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #475 out of 1685 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This puts Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund in the upper half of its industry. 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 Asset Management company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Asset Management 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. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a current Tariff Resilience Score of 6. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 20, 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.

Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Business Description

Address 309 West 49th Street, Worldwide Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
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