GE · GENERAL ELECTRIC

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General Electric Company, doing business as GE Aerospace, designs and produces commercial and defense aircraft engines, integrated engine components, electric power, and aircraft systems. The company operates through two segments, Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services segment designs, develops, manufactures, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services of jet engines and sale of spare parts for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications.

Close · 3M

-16.54%

Held by 2 AI ETFs

AMOM3.110%

as of Oct 16

PQUS0.440%

as of Oct 23

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 signals10

Win rate0% (0/10)

Avg buy return-14.03%

AMOMnow 3.110% of fund18 signals

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

weight 2.660% → 3.110% (+0.450 pp)·stock up 0.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 16·entry $313.83·now $285.64Fresh

-8.98%

since Oct 16

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 2.780% → 2.980% (+0.200 pp)·stock down 0.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 15·entry $312.00·now $285.64Fresh

-8.45%

since Oct 15

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

weight 2.920% → 2.660% (-0.260 pp)·stock down 9.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 7·entry $303.62·now $285.64

-5.92%

since Oct 7

AMOM · Weight decrease · 7d

weight 2.980% → 2.690% (-0.290 pp)·stock down 8.2% in the 30 days before

Oct 6·entry $309.39·now $285.64

-7.68%

since Oct 6

AMOM · Weight decrease · 6d

weight 2.980% → 2.700% (-0.280 pp)·stock down 8.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 5·entry $306.34·now $285.64

-6.76%

since Oct 5

AMOM · Weight decrease · 5d

weight 2.980% → 2.750% (-0.230 pp)·stock down 6.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 2·entry $309.56·now $285.64

-7.73%

since Oct 2

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 2.980% → 2.820% (-0.160 pp)·stock down 5.6% in the 30 days before

Oct 1·entry $312.39·now $285.64

-8.56%

since Oct 1

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 2.980% → 2.860% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 7.0% in the 30 days before

Sep 30·entry $312.29·now $285.64

-8.53%

since Sep 30

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 2.980% → 2.910% (-0.070 pp)·stock down 7.2% in the 30 days before

Sep 29·entry $317.89·now $285.64

-10.15%

since Sep 29

AMOM · Weight increase · 3d

weight 2.910% → 2.980% (+0.070 pp)·stock down 7.7% in the 30 days before

Sep 25·entry $327.09·now $285.64Fresh

-12.67%

since Sep 25

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 2.910% → 2.930% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 8.5% in the 30 days before

Sep 24·entry $319.78·now $285.64Fresh

-10.68%

since Sep 24

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 3.030% → 2.910% (-0.120 pp)·stock down 8.4% in the 30 days before

Sep 22·entry $319.22·now $285.64

-10.52%

since Sep 22

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 3.030% → 2.920% (-0.110 pp)·stock down 7.4% in the 30 days before

Sep 21·entry $319.01·now $285.64

-10.46%

since Sep 21

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 3.030% → 2.940% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 11.8% in the 30 days before

Sep 18·entry $314.27·now $285.64

-9.11%

since Sep 18

AMOM · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 3.220% → 3.060% (-0.160 pp)·stock down 11.3% in the 30 days before

Sep 9·entry $325.42·now $285.64

-12.22%

since Sep 9

AMOM · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 3.220% → 3.140% (-0.080 pp)·stock down 9.5% in the 30 days before

Sep 8·entry $334.91·now $285.64

-14.71%

since Sep 8

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 3.220% → 3.200% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 10.0% in the 30 days before

Sep 4·entry $337.12·now $285.64

-15.27%

since Sep 4

AMOM · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 3.220% (new)·stock down 12.7% in the 30 days before

Sep 2·entry $329.50·now $285.64Fresh

-13.31%

since Sep 2

PQUSnow 0.440% of fund8 signals

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.480% → 0.440% (-0.040 pp)·stock down 7.3% in the 30 days before

Oct 21·entry $295.88·now $285.64

-3.46%

since Oct 21

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.460% → 0.480% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 0.1% in the 30 days before

Oct 16·entry $313.83·now $285.64Fresh

-8.98%

since Oct 16

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 3.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 28·entry $342.58·now $285.64Fresh

-16.62%

since Aug 28

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 0.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 22·entry $341.84·now $285.64

-16.44%

since Aug 22

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 1.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 20·entry $344.64·now $285.64Fresh

-17.12%

since Aug 20

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 6.6% in the 30 days before

Aug 14·entry $368.38·now $285.64Fresh

-22.46%

since Aug 14

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 3.3% in the 30 days before

Jul 26·entry $361.61·now $285.64Fresh

-21.01%

since Jul 26

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 8.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 10·entry $359.27·now $285.64

-20.49%

since Jul 10

LQAIno longer held1 signal

LQAI · Exit · 1d

stock up 12.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 7·entry $366.98·now $285.64

-22.16%

since Jul 7

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 23

The AI ETFs QRFT and PQUS currently hold General Electric, with PQUS recently showing a slight trend of decreasing weight in its portfolio. This reduction by PQUS somewhat aligns with our 'Fail' verdict, which stems from concerns about the company's financial consistency over a decade and its current premium valuation, suggesting the AIs might also be finding less compelling value.

Circle of CompetenceGE Aerospace's core business of jet engines and services operates in a mature industry with predictable long-term unit economics, allowing for reasonable cash flow projections.
Economic MoatGE Aerospace benefits from high switching costs for customers, significant scale advantages in R&D and manufacturing, and regulatory barriers to entry, creating a durable competitive advantage.
ManagementWhile recent strategic actions toward simplification suggest capital allocation discipline, a comprehensive assessment of management's candor and specific skin in the game cannot be made from the provided data.
Financial HealthGE's tumultuous decade of restructuring and asset sales makes it highly unlikely to meet the requirement for 10-year consistent ROE and stable operating margins.
Margin of SafetyWith high P/E (42.03), P/B (17.4), and EV/EBITDA (46.08) multiples, the stock is trading at a significant premium, offering no discernible margin of safety.

General Electric's core Aerospace business demonstrates a strong circle of competence and a durable economic moat, driven by high switching costs and scale. However, the company's tumultuous financial history over the last decade makes it difficult to meet the stringent criteria for consistent financial health required by this framework. Furthermore, the current valuation metrics indicate a significant premium, leaving no margin of safety for potential investors, thus failing the overall investment criteria.

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.