WVE (WAVE Life Sciences) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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WVE WAVE Life Sciences Ltd WVE
59 GF Score
Price $6.13
GF Value $4.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is WAVE Life Sciences Tariff Resilience Score?

WAVE Life Sciences WVE -0.08% 59 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates WVE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,370 Biotechnology companies, WAVE Life Sciences ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

WAVE Life Sciences has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

WAVE Life Sciences has WAVE Life Sciences has a global supply chain but primarily focuses on R&D in biotechnology, which is less affected by tariffs. The company can mitigate risks through alternative suppliers and has limited direct exposure to manufacturing tariffs.

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 WAVE Life Sciences might have Highly Resilient.

WAVE Life Sciences  (NAS:WVE) 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

WAVE Life Sciences Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

WVE vs CGEM, LXRX, XNCR: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, WAVE Life Sciences'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.

WAVE Life Sciences Tariff Resilience Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, WAVE Life Sciences's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WAVE Life Sciences's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
WAVE Life Sciences (WVE) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 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, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #132 out of 1370 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is WAVE Life Sciences' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
WAVE Life Sciences' current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. The Biotechnology industry median Tariff Resilience Score is 4.00. WAVE Life Sciences' value of 7 is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #132 out of 1370 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WAVE Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAVE Life Sciences' Tariff Resilience Score compare to CGEM and LXRX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, WAVE Life Sciences ranks #132 out of 1370 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places WAVE Life Sciences in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Tariff Resilience Score is 4.00. WAVE Life Sciences' value of 7 is 75% above this benchmark. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Tariff Resilience Score among Biotechnology companies is 4.00, based on 1,370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Tariff Resilience Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Tariff Resilience Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WAVE Life Sciences's current Tariff Resilience Score of 7 is 75% above the industry median. 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. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Tariff Resilience Score is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAVE Life Sciences's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAVE Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAVE Life Sciences (WVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.36, compared to a current price of $6.13 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 and 75% above the Biotechnology industry median of 4.00. WAVE Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 WAVE Life Sciences (WVE), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 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 WAVE Life Sciences (WVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAVE Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.13 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.36. GuruFocus considers WAVE Life Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WVE:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $4.36 vs. price of $6.13 (40.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75% above the Biotechnology median (#132 of 1370)

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

WAVE Life Sciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 1U5:Germany
Address 7 Straits View No. 12-00, Marina One East Tower, Singapore, SGP, 018936
WAVE Life Sciences Ltd is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines also known as oligonucleotides, targeting ribonucleic acid (RNA), to transform human health. RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation, and deep insights into human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Its toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes RNA editing, antisense silencing, and RNA interference, providing capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Its programs are for rare and prevalent diseases, including alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, obesity, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Huntington's disease.
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