MSEX (Middlesex Water Co) Tariff Resilience Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


MSEX Middlesex Water Co MSEX
83 GF Score
Price $55.82
GF Value $62.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Middlesex Water Co Tariff Resilience Score?

Middlesex Water Co MSEX -0.09% 83 Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.

Middlesex Water Co has the Tariff Resilience Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Middlesex Water Co has Middlesex Water Co operates domestically with minimal international supply chain dependencies, reducing its exposure to tariffs. Its primary focus on local utilities offers 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 Middlesex Water Co might have Highly Resilient.

Middlesex Water Co  (NAS:MSEX) 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

Middlesex Water Co Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, ARTNA: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co'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.

Middlesex Water Co Tariff Resilience Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 mean?
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 8 as of Jul. 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, Middlesex Water Co ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Tariff Resilience Score compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #22 out of 543 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Middlesex Water Co in the top 4% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. Middlesex Water Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middlesex Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.67, compared to a current price of $55.82 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 8. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 8 as of Jul. 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $55.82 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.67. GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MSEX:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 8
  • GF Value™: $62.67 vs. price of $55.82 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Middlesex Water Co Business Description

Address 485C Route 1 South, Suite 400, Iselin, NJ, USA, 08830
Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.
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