AIVL2.208%
as of Sep 3
KMI
DefensiveKINDER MORGAN INC
Kinder Morgan, Inc. operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in North America. It operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. The Natural Gas Pipelines segment owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline, and storage systems; natural gas gathering systems and natural gas processing and treating facilities; natural gas liquids fractionation facilities and transportation systems; and liquefied natural gas gasification, liquefaction, and storage facilities.
Close · 3M
+1.45%
Held by 4 AI ETFs
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 signals19
Win rate0% (0/19)
Avg buy return-2.62%
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 2.008% → 2.253% (+0.245 pp)·stock up 1.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 2·entry $31.97·now $31.40Fresh
-1.78%
since Sep 2
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.030% → 2.008% (-0.022 pp)·stock down 0.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $31.56·now $31.40
-0.51%
since Aug 28
AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 2.089% → 1.978% (-0.112 pp)·stock down 5.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 21·entry $30.98·now $31.40
+1.36%
since Aug 21
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.089% → 2.019% (-0.070 pp)·stock down 2.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $31.61·now $31.40
-0.66%
since Aug 20
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.995% → 2.036% (+0.042 pp)·stock down 0.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 19·entry $32.08·now $31.40Fresh
-2.12%
since Aug 19
AIVL · Accumulation · 6d
weight 1.957% → 2.089% (+0.133 pp)·stock up 0.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 18·entry $32.87·now $31.40Fresh
-4.47%
since Aug 18
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.996% → 2.051% (+0.055 pp)·stock up 0.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 17·entry $32.33·now $31.40Fresh
-2.88%
since Aug 17
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
weight 2.012% → 2.062% (+0.050 pp)·stock up 0.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 14·entry $32.82·now $31.40Fresh
-4.33%
since Aug 14
AIVL · Weight increase · 4d
weight 1.957% → 2.022% (+0.066 pp)·stock down 0.4% in the 30 days before
Aug 13·entry $32.08·now $31.40Fresh
-2.12%
since Aug 13
AIVL · Weight increase · 3d
weight 1.956% → 2.015% (+0.058 pp)·stock down 2.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 12·entry $31.73·now $31.40Fresh
-1.04%
since Aug 12
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.956% → 2.005% (+0.048 pp)·stock down 2.4% in the 30 days before
Aug 11·entry $31.48·now $31.40Fresh
-0.25%
since Aug 11
AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 2.081% → 1.956% (-0.125 pp)·stock down 4.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 7·entry $30.85·now $31.40
+1.78%
since Aug 7
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 2.081% → 1.996% (-0.086 pp)·stock down 3.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $31.28·now $31.40
+0.38%
since Aug 6
-2.42%
since Jul 31
-0.66%
since Jul 28
-4.18%
since Jul 23
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.800% → 1.740% (-0.060 pp)·stock up 1.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 3·entry $31.60·now $31.40
-0.63%
since Sep 3
LQAI · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.690% → 1.800% (+0.110 pp)·stock up 2.2% in the 30 days before
Sep 1·entry $32.10·now $31.40Fresh
-2.18%
since Sep 1
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.710% → 1.760% (+0.050 pp)·stock up 0.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 31·entry $32.24·now $31.40Fresh
-2.61%
since Aug 31
LQAI · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.780% → 1.690% (-0.090 pp)·stock down 5.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 21·entry $30.98·now $31.40
+1.36%
since Aug 21
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.780% → 1.720% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 2.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $31.61·now $31.40
-0.66%
since Aug 20
LQAI · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.880% → 1.690% (-0.190 pp)·stock down 4.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 7·entry $30.85·now $31.40
+1.78%
since Aug 7
+0.38%
since Aug 6
-2.42%
since Jul 31
-1.41%
since Jul 29
-4.44%
since Jul 24
-4.18%
since Jul 23
-3.62%
since Jul 20
-1.10%
since Jul 26
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 Jul 26
AI ETFs like LQAI and PQUS show a general trend of accumulating KMI shares, and AIVL shows mixed but overall increasing weight, suggesting a favorable outlook from these algorithms. This contrasts with the Buffett-style framework's 'Fail' verdict, which primarily stems from KMI's reported financial performance not meeting specific ROE criteria.
- Circle of CompetenceKinder Morgan's fee-based energy transportation and storage business model offers sufficiently predictable unit economics for long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatThe company possesses a strong economic moat derived from its extensive, difficult-to-replicate pipeline and terminal infrastructure, creating high barriers to entry.
- ManagementAssessment of management's candor, capital allocation discipline, and skin in the game is not possible with the limited data provided.
- Financial HealthThe most recent ROE of 11.11% falls below the framework's requirement for a 10-year average of at least 15%.
- Margin of SafetyWithout an intrinsic value estimate or sufficient financial details to project future cash flows, a margin of safety cannot be determined.
Kinder Morgan operates a business within the analyst's circle of competence and benefits from a strong economic moat due to its critical infrastructure assets. However, the company fails on financial health metrics, specifically its return on equity, which does not meet the strict criteria of this framework. Without a complete picture of management quality and a clear margin of safety, the investment thesis is incomplete, resulting in 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.