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Alliant Energy Corporation

Utilities·Utilities - Regulated Electric·β 0.60Yield: Low (<1%)

Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through IPL and WPL segments. The company's IPL segment engages primarily in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Iowa.

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Held by 1 AI ETF

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 signals1
Win rate0% (0/1)
Avg buy return-4.59%
AIEQnow 0.050% of fund1 signal

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.050% (new)

Aug 2·entry $71.27·now $68.00Fresh

-4.59%
since Aug 2

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 2

The AI ETF, AIEQ, has recently initiated a new position in Alliant Energy, suggesting a positive assessment of the company's prospects. This action directly contrasts with our framework's 'Fail' verdict, which is primarily driven by concerns regarding the company's financial health, specifically its reported Return on Equity.

  • Circle of CompetenceThe regulated nature of the utility business provides stable and predictable unit economics, allowing for reasonable ten-year cash flow projections.
  • Economic MoatAlliant Energy benefits from a strong regulatory entitlement, operating as a geographic monopoly within its service territories, which creates a durable economic moat.
  • ManagementInformation on management's candor, capital allocation strategy, or ownership stake is not available in the provided data.
  • Financial HealthThe current Return on Equity of 11.24% falls below the framework's requirement of a 10-year average of at least 15%.
  • Margin of SafetyWithout a conservative estimate of intrinsic value, it is not possible to determine if the current price offers a sufficient margin of safety.

Alliant Energy fits within the circle of competence and possesses a clear economic moat due to its regulated monopoly status. However, the company fails on financial health, with a reported Return on Equity below the framework's threshold. Without a detailed analysis of management and a precise intrinsic value estimate, the financial shortcomings lead 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.