Kennametal (MEX:KMT) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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MEX:KMT Kennametal Inc MEX:KMT
85 GF Score
Price MXN741.40
GF Value MXN649.61
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kennametal Tariff Resilience Score?

Kennametal MEX:KMT 85 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN649.61. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal ranks better than 95.32% on this metric.

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

Kennametal has Kennametal, a tool manufacturer, is exposed to tariffs on raw materials and finished goods. It has a global supply chain and sales markets, making it moderately vulnerable. Historical tariffs have affected costs, but the company can leverage alternative suppliers.

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 Kennametal might have Average Resilient.

Kennametal  (MEX:KMT) 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

Kennametal Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

MEX:KMT vs HLMN, QEPC, EML: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal'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.

Kennametal Tariff Resilience Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kennametal's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:KMT
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 13, 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, Kennametal ranks #142 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Kennametal's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Kennametal's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #142 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kennametal has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal's Tariff Resilience Score compare to HLMN and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #142 out of 3035 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Kennametal in the top 5% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Industrial Products 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. Kennametal'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 Kennametal stock overvalued right now?
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a current Tariff Resilience Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN649.61, compared to a current price of MXN741.40 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Kennametal's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 13, 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN741.40 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN649.61.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KMT:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN649.61 vs. price of MXN741.40 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kennametal Business Description

Other Exchanges KMT:USAKM3:Germany
Address 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15219
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
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