Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Tariff Resilience Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSX:KLS Kelso Technologies Inc TSX:KLS
28 GF Score
Price C$0.14
GF Value C$0.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kelso Technologies Tariff Resilience Score?

Kelso Technologies TSX:KLS 28 Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,052 Transportation companies, Kelso Technologies ranks better than 89.54% on this metric.

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

Kelso Technologies has Manufactures transportation equipment with some global supply chain exposure. Tariff impacts depend on specific trade routes and materials sourced internationally.

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 Kelso Technologies might have Average Resilient.

Kelso Technologies  (TSX:KLS) 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

Kelso Technologies Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

TSX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelso Technologies'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.

Kelso Technologies Tariff Resilience Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelso Technologies's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSX:KLS
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Kelso Technologies Inc TSX:KLS
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 mean?
Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 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, Kelso Technologies ranks #110 out of 1052 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Kelso Technologies' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Kelso Technologies' current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #110 out of 1052 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelso Technologies has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelso Technologies' Tariff Resilience Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #110 out of 1052 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Kelso Technologies 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. Kelso Technologies'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 Kelso Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.15, compared to a current price of C$0.14 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 5. Kelso Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.14 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.15. GuruFocus considers Kelso Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KLS:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 5
  • GF Value™: C$0.15 vs. price of C$0.14 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kelso Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges KIQSF:USA
Address 305 - 1979 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC, CAN, V4T 3A4
Kelso Technologies Inc is a railway equipment supplier that produces and sells tank car service equipment used for the safe loading, unloading, and containment of hazardous materials during transport. The firm designs, engineers, markets, produces, and distributes various fuel valves, pressure relief valves, manway securement systems, and other related products designed to reduce the risk of environmental harm due to non-accidental events in the transportation of hazardous commodities via railroad tank cars. It operates one business segment, which consists of the design, production, and distribution of various proprietary products for the rail sector. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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