as of Oct 16
APH
GrowthAMPHENOL CORP A
Amphenol Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Communications Solutions, Harsh Environment Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems. The company offers connectors and connector systems, including high speed, radio frequency, power, fiber optic and other interconnect products; busbars and power distribution systems; power interconnect products; and other products.
Close · 3M
-53.28%
Held by 1 AI ETF
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.
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 2.340% → 2.380% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 2.7% in the 30 days before
Oct 12·entry $86.19·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.360% → 2.340% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 4.9% in the 30 days before
Oct 8·entry $85.32·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.510% → 2.360% (-0.150 pp)·stock down 45.7% in the 30 days before
Oct 2·entry $86.96·now $74.09
AMOM · Accumulation · 5d
weight 2.390% → 2.510% (+0.120 pp)·stock up 6.3% in the 30 days before
Sep 30·entry $84.30·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Accumulation · 5d
weight 2.350% → 2.500% (+0.150 pp)·stock down 46.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 29·entry $84.34·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Accumulation · 5d
weight 2.410% → 2.520% (+0.110 pp)·stock down 47.6% in the 30 days before
Sep 28·entry $84.62·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 2.430% → 2.480% (+0.050 pp)·stock down 47.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 25·entry $84.09·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 2.350% → 2.450% (+0.100 pp)·stock down 47.2% in the 30 days before
Sep 22·entry $82.84·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d
weight 2.570% → 2.350% (-0.220 pp)·stock down 50.3% in the 30 days before
Sep 18·entry $77.55·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 2.570% → 2.410% (-0.160 pp)·stock down 50.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 17·entry $78.37·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 2.570% → 2.420% (-0.150 pp)·stock down 54.8% in the 30 days before
Sep 16·entry $77.26·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.570% → 2.450% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 53.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 15·entry $77.65·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 2.480% → 2.570% (+0.090 pp)·stock down 50.6% in the 30 days before
Sep 11·entry $83.92·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.570% → 2.480% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 51.7% in the 30 days before
Sep 8·entry $81.76·now $74.09
AMOM · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0 → 2.570% (new)·stock down 52.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 3·entry $82.07·now $74.09Fresh
AMOM · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 2.540% (new)·stock down 6.6% in the 30 days before
Sep 2·entry $160.08·now $74.09Fresh
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
One AI ETF (AIEQ) recently exited its position in Amphenol, aligning with the framework's 'Fail' verdict due to the lack of a margin of safety at current valuation levels. However, another AI ETF (QRFT) still holds a minor position, suggesting mixed views among AI-managed portfolios regarding its continued value.
- Circle of CompetenceAmphenol's business in electronic components, sensors, and interconnects, while technical, exhibits predictable unit economics across diverse, long-lifecycle end markets, allowing for reasonable projection of future cash flows.
- Economic MoatThe company likely benefits from strong switching costs due to its highly engineered and critical components, scale advantages in manufacturing and R&D, and deep integration with customer designs.
- ManagementInformation regarding management's candor, capital allocation discipline, and skin in the game is not available in the provided data.
- Financial HealthAmphenol demonstrates exceptional current financial performance with a very high ROE of 34.73%, suggesting strong underlying profitability, though full historical data for a complete 10-year assessment of all criteria is not provided.
- Margin of SafetyThe extremely high P/E ratio of 47.38, P/B of 12.33, and EV/EBITDA of 48.84 indicate that the current market price offers no discernible margin of safety, even for a high-quality business.
Amphenol appears to be a fundamentally sound business operating within the circle of competence, possessing a durable economic moat, and demonstrating excellent financial health with high returns on equity. However, the current market valuation significantly reduces any margin of safety, leading to a 'Fail' verdict within this value investing framework. While it may be a wonderful company, its present price makes it an unsuitable investment for an approach focused on buying at a discount to intrinsic value.
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.