West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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NGO:9021 West Japan Railway Co NGO:9021
64 GF Score
Price 円2,501.00
GF Value 円2,949.21
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is West Japan Railway Co Tariff Resilience Score?

West Japan Railway Co NGO:9021 64 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:9021 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,949.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,052 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks better than 89.54% on this metric.

West Japan Railway Co has the Tariff Resilience Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

West Japan Railway Co has West Japan Railway faces moderate risk due to potential impacts on tourism and international trade, but domestic focus offers some protection.

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 West Japan Railway Co might have Average Resilient.

West Japan Railway Co  (NGO:9021) 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

West Japan Railway Co Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

NGO:9021 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway 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.

West Japan Railway Co Tariff Resilience Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 23, 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, West Japan Railway Co ranks #110 out of 1052 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #110 out of 1052 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's Tariff Resilience Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #110 out of 1052 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places West Japan Railway Co in the top 11% 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 Transportation company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Transportation 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. West Japan Railway Co'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 West Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a current Tariff Resilience Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,949.21, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 23, 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 West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,949.21.

Key valuation signals for NGO:9021:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: 円2,949.21 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

West Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-4-24 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8341
West Japan Railway, or JR West, is the main railway operator in Western Japan, headquartered in Osaka. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main assets are the Sanyo Shinkansen, which stretches from Osaka to Fukuoka, and the urban rail network in the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. Its nearly 5,000 kilometers of rail track covers a third of Japan's population and a fifth of its land area. Rail operations contribute more than half of revenue, with most of the balance from retail operations, real estate investments, travel agencies, and hotels.
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