ADI · ANALOG DEVICES INC

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Analog Devices, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, testing, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems products in the United States, rest of North and South America, Europe, Japan, China, and rest of Asia. It provides data converter products, which translate real-world analog signals into digital data, as well as translates digital data into analog signals; power management and reference products for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications in the automotive, communications, industrial, and consumer markets; and power ICs that include performance, integration, and software design simulation tools for accurate power supply designs.

Close · 3M

-10.78%

Held by 2 AI ETFs

PQUS0.470%

as of Sep 1

AIEQ0.050%

as of Sep 4

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals8

Win rate13% (1/8)

Avg buy return-7.14%

PQUSnow 0.470% of fund8 signals

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.510% → 0.480% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 1.9% in the 30 days before

Aug 21·entry $373.09·now $356.50

-4.45%

since Aug 21

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.540% → 0.490% (-0.050 pp)·stock up 2.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 15·entry $390.28·now $356.50

-8.66%

since Aug 15

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.520% → 0.540% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 0.9% in the 30 days before

Aug 8·entry $383.93·now $356.50Fresh

-7.14%

since Aug 8

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.550% → 0.520% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 5.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 31·entry $367.41·now $356.50

-2.97%

since Jul 31

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.460% → 0.550% (+0.090 pp)·stock down 2.2% in the 30 days before

Jul 11·entry $386.01·now $356.50Fresh

-7.64%

since Jul 11

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.500% → 0.470% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 10.9% in the 30 days before

Jul 3·entry $388.83·now $356.50

-8.31%

since Jul 3

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 7.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 27·entry $391.78·now $356.50Fresh

-9.01%

since Jun 27

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 3.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 7·entry $403.89·now $356.50

-11.73%

since Jun 7

AIEQnow 0.050% of fund1 signal

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.050% (new)·stock down 2.0% in the 30 days before

Sep 1·entry $354.52·now $356.50Fresh

+0.56%

since Sep 1

AMOMno longer held16 signals

AMOM · Exit · 1d

weight 1.430% → 0 (exited)·stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before

Sep 2·entry $355.71·now $356.50

+0.22%

since Sep 2

AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d

weight 1.500% → 1.430% (-0.070 pp)·stock down 2.0% in the 30 days before

Sep 1·entry $354.52·now $356.50

+0.56%

since Sep 1

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 1.500% → 1.440% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 1.4% in the 30 days before

Aug 31·entry $362.14·now $356.50

-1.56%

since Aug 31

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.500% → 1.450% (-0.050 pp)·stock down 1.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 28·entry $361.78·now $356.50

-1.46%

since Aug 28

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.500% → 1.470% (-0.030 pp)·stock up 6.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 27·entry $374.52·now $356.50

-4.81%

since Aug 27

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.490% → 1.470% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 1.1% in the 30 days before

Aug 18·entry $376.63·now $356.50

-5.34%

since Aug 18

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.530% → 1.470% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 2.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 13·entry $381.17·now $356.50

-6.47%

since Aug 13

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.160% → 1.560% (+0.400 pp)·stock down 0.9% in the 30 days before

Aug 7·entry $389.93·now $356.50Fresh

-8.57%

since Aug 7

AMOM · Sudden change · 1d

weight 1.160% → 1.520% (+0.360 pp)·stock down 2.1% in the 30 days before

Aug 6·entry $377.31·now $356.50

-5.52%

since Aug 6

AMOM · Weight increase · 3d

weight 1.160% → 1.190% (+0.030 pp)·stock down 4.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 8·entry $385.40·now $356.50Fresh

-7.50%

since Jul 8

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.160% → 1.180% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 11.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 7·entry $379.03·now $356.50Fresh

-5.94%

since Jul 7

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 1.390% → 1.270% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 4.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 30·entry $397.17·now $356.50

-10.24%

since Jun 30

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before

Jun 29·entry $391.78·now $356.50

-9.01%

since Jun 29

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 7.2% in the 30 days before

Jun 26·entry $386.91·now $356.50

-7.86%

since Jun 26

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 1.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 17·entry $414.45·now $356.50

-13.98%

since Jun 17

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 3.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 12·entry $417.79·now $356.50

-14.67%

since Jun 12

LQAIno longer held2 signals

LQAI · Exit · 1d

weight 0.100% → 0 (exited)·stock down 11.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 7·entry $379.03·now $356.50

-5.94%

since Jul 7

LQAI · New entry · 1d

stock down 2.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 9·entry $404.62·now $356.50Fresh

-11.89%

since Jun 9

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 9

AI ETFs PQUS and AMOM have recently shown positive signals, with AMOM having a sudden large weight increase and PQUS trending towards accumulation. This accumulation contrasts sharply with a framework-driven 'Fail' verdict, which suggests the company does not meet core value investing criteria.

Circle of CompetenceThe specialized nature of Analog Devices' core products in diverse, long-lifecycle end markets allows for a reasonable projection of unit economics and cash flows, placing it within a sophisticated investor's circle of competence despite the broader semiconductor industry's cyclicality.
Economic MoatAnalog Devices benefits from a strong economic moat derived from proprietary technology, deep customer integration, and the high switching costs associated with its mission-critical, high-performance analog and mixed-signal components.
ManagementInsufficient data is provided to assess management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or ownership stakes according to the framework's criteria.
Financial HealthThe reported ROE of 9.79% falls below the framework's minimum 10% threshold, indicating a failure in financial health, and no 10-year average ROE is provided for assessment.
Margin of SafetyThe high valuation multiples (P/E 57.32, EV/EBITDA 42.97) combined with a sub-par ROE of 9.79% suggest the current price offers no margin of safety.

Analog Devices passes the initial stages of the framework, demonstrating a predictable business within a circle of competence and possessing a durable economic moat. However, the company fails on critical financial health metrics due to its low return on equity, and its high valuation suggests no margin of safety at the current price, leading to an overall 'Fail' verdict.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.