as of Oct 23
LHX
DefensiveL3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. provides mission-critical solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD), and Missile Solutions (MSL). The SMS segment integrates satellite and payload capabilities, including missile warning and defense, with maritime, air special missions, and other global defense and civil government programs.
Close · 3M
-16.50%
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.
AIVL · Exit · 1d
weight 0.232% → 0 (exited)·stock down 9.5% in the 30 days before
Oct 2·entry $236.60·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.229% → 0.232% (+0.002 pp)·stock down 9.5% in the 30 days before
Oct 1·entry $238.40·now $253.97Drifting
AIVL · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 0.240% → 0.229% (-0.011 pp)·stock down 10.1% in the 30 days before
Sep 22·entry $239.89·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 0.240% → 0.235% (-0.005 pp)·stock down 8.7% in the 30 days before
Sep 21·entry $246.93·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.240% → 0.236% (-0.004 pp)·stock down 10.8% in the 30 days before
Sep 18·entry $247.29·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight increase · 3d
weight 0.232% → 0.240% (+0.008 pp)·stock down 9.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 16·entry $250.74·now $253.97Fresh
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.232% → 0.237% (+0.005 pp)·stock down 14.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 15·entry $249.66·now $253.97Fresh
AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.281% → 0.239% (-1.042 pp)·stock down 11.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 4·entry $256.45·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.281% → 0.243% (-1.038 pp)·stock down 8.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 3·entry $262.14·now $253.97
AIVL · Sudden change · 1d
weight 1.281% → 0.244% (-1.036 pp)·stock down 8.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 2·entry $261.31·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight increase · 3d
weight 1.249% → 1.281% (+0.031 pp)·stock down 3.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 31·entry $266.25·now $253.97Fresh
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.249% → 1.253% (+0.004 pp)·stock down 3.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $262.82·now $253.97Fresh
AIVL · Weight decrease · 6d
weight 1.331% → 1.249% (-0.082 pp)·stock down 13.8% in the 30 days before
Aug 26·entry $262.96·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 5d
weight 1.331% → 1.253% (-0.078 pp)·stock down 13.6% in the 30 days before
Aug 25·entry $262.17·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 4d
weight 1.331% → 1.256% (-0.075 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 24·entry $262.83·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d
weight 1.331% → 1.276% (-0.056 pp)·stock down 11.0% in the 30 days before
Aug 21·entry $266.73·now $253.97
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.331% → 1.294% (-0.037 pp)·stock down 5.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $270.44·now $253.97
LQAI · Exit · 1d
weight 0.350% → 0 (exited)·stock down 10.0% in the 30 days before
Sep 29·entry $236.47·now $253.97
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.380% → 0.360% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 10.8% in the 30 days before
Sep 18·entry $247.29·now $253.97
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.360% → 0.380% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 14.4% in the 30 days before
Sep 15·entry $249.66·now $253.97Fresh
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
The framework's 'Fail' verdict for L3Harris, primarily due to insufficient financial performance, suggests a cautious stance. This contrasts with some AI ETFs like QRFT and PQUS maintaining holdings, though other AI ETFs such as AIVL and LQAI have recently shown exit signals or decreasing trends, aligning more with a cautionary view.
- Circle of CompetenceThe aerospace and defense industry, with its long-term government contracts and predictable demand, generally falls within a circle of competence where future cash flows can be reasonably projected.
- Economic MoatL3Harris likely benefits from a strong economic moat built on high switching costs for defense systems, proprietary technology, and the extensive regulatory hurdles for new entrants in the aerospace and defense sector.
- ManagementThere is insufficient information provided on management's candor, capital allocation decisions, or insider ownership to assess their alignment with shareholder interests.
- Financial HealthThe reported Return on Equity of 9.41% is below the required 15% average and 10% minimum for this financial health criterion.
- Margin of SafetyA conservative estimate of intrinsic value is not provided, making it impossible to determine if the current price offers a sufficient margin of safety.
L3Harris Technologies operates within a predictable industry and likely possesses a durable economic moat due to the nature of defense contracting. However, the company's reported Return on Equity falls short of the stringent financial health criteria required by this investment framework. Despite the inability to fully assess management or margin of safety from the provided data, the clear failure on financial performance leads 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.