KLA (KLAC) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


KLAC KLA Corp KLAC
86 GF Score
Price $235.55
GF Value $100.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KLA Tariff Resilience Score?

KLA KLAC -11.51% 86 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 92.28% on this metric.

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

KLA has KLA Corp is exposed to tariffs due to its global supply chain and significant sales in Asia. Past tariffs have impacted costs, but the company has mitigated through alternative suppliers and pricing strategies. Industry-specific exemptions are limited, increasing vulnerability.

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 KLA might have Average Resilient.

KLA  (NAS:KLAC) 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

KLA Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.

KLA Tariff Resilience Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
KLA (KLAC) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 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, KLA ranks #77 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is KLA's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
KLA's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #77 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Tariff Resilience Score compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #77 out of 998 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places KLA in the top 8% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Semiconductors 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. KLA'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 KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.17, compared to a current price of $235.55 — trading 135.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 KLA (KLAC), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 KLA (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $235.55 is trading 135.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $100.17. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KLAC:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $100.17 vs. price of $235.55 (135.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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