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WMB

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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES INC

Energy·Oil & Gas Storage & TransportationYield: Mid (1-3%)

The Williams Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in the United States. It operates through Transmission, Power & Gulf, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission, Power & Gulf segment comprises Transco, NWP, and Mountain West interstate natural gas pipelines, and their related natural gas storage facilities, as well as natural gas gathering and processing; and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region.

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Held by 2 AI ETFs

QRFT0.200%

as of Jul 8

AIEQ0.050%

as of Jul 20

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 signals6
Win rate67% (4/6)
Avg buy return+0.90%
AIEQnow 0.050% of fund3 signals

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.050% (new)·stock up 3.9% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $72.77·now $74.16Fresh

+1.91%
since Jul 1

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

The weight change pattern for WMB shows a gradual reduction from 0.06% to 0.05%, followed by its complete removal from the portfolio over just two days. This stepped but swift exit aligns with AIEQ's highly active, daily rebalancing strategy, where IBM Watson's NLP continuously evaluates thousands of US equities. While WMB maintained 90-day and 1-year returns of +13.0% and +21.4%, its price near 90% of its 52-week high likely triggered a reassessment by the AI. Processing sentiment alongside fundamental data like a 32.66 PER and 5.73 PBR, the EquBot model determined that WMB no longer met the daily ranking criteria for inclusion, leading to its efficient divestment from the fund's 140-180 stock holdings.

weight 0.050% → 0 (exited)·stock down 2.6% in the 30 days before

May 30·entry $70.04·now $74.16

+5.88%
since May 30

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

The AI ETF likely initiated this new entry into WMB, at a modest weight, due to its strong profitability (ROE 20.84%) and solid revenue growth (13.78%), indicating the algorithm prioritizes robust fundamental performance in the energy sector despite its elevated valuation multiples. For retail investors, this suggests AI-managed funds can re-evaluate and re-enter positions based on sustained growth and efficiency, even after previous divestment, highlighting the importance of dynamic analysis focusing on key financial health indicators.

weight 0 → 0.060% (new)·stock up 5.2% in the 30 days before

May 3·entry $75.41·now $74.16Fresh

-1.66%
since May 3
PQUSno longer held1 signal

PQUS · Exit · 1d

Currently, WMB trades at $77.52, near 98% of its 52-week high of $79.40, having gained 28.2% over the last 90 days and 38.8% in one year. This significant price appreciation likely triggered a re-evaluation by Pictet Asset Management's AI ranking system for PQUS during a periodic rebalance cycle around May 22, 2026. Despite the Energy sector company's 22.0% ROE and 10.69% revenue growth, its current valuation metrics, specifically a PER of 34.78 and PBR of 5.73, indicate a potentially stretched valuation after the price surge. Given PQUS's style as a US large-cap fund with measured turnover and its AI system's objective to rank based on a larger universe with sector-balance rules, the system appears to have deemed WMB no longer optimal for inclusion under its current high valuation and high price relative to its 52-week range, leading to its complete removal.

weight 0.090% → 0 (exited)·stock up 9.5% in the 30 days before

May 22·entry $78.47·now $74.16

-5.49%
since May 22
LQAIno longer held2 signals

LQAI · Exit · 1d

The AI ETF likely divested from WMB due to its significantly high P/E and P/B ratios of 32.73 and 5.73, signaling potential overvaluation for an energy sector company despite its respectable revenue growth and ROE. For retail investors, this highlights the importance of scrutinizing valuation multiples; even strong companies can become overpriced, and systematically rebalancing based on such metrics is crucial for long-term portfolio health.

weight 1.040% → 0 (exited)·stock up 4.5% in the 30 days before

May 12·entry $74.73·now $74.16

-0.76%
since May 12

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

The AI ETF likely initiated a consecutive weight decrease for WMB due to its high PER and PBR ratios (35.81 and 5.73 respectively), suggesting the stock may be overvalued despite solid revenue growth and ROE. The AI's algorithm is potentially de-risking from expensive assets or anticipating a market correction for stocks trading at a premium. For retail investors, this signals the importance of scrutinizing valuation multiples beyond just growth figures, prompting caution and deeper due diligence on WMB's current pricing relative to its fundamentals and sector peers.

weight 1.150% → 1.110% (-0.040 pp)·stock up 4.7% in the 30 days before

May 4·entry $75.41·now $74.16

-1.66%
since May 4
AMOMno longer held6 signals

AMOM · Exit · 1d

weight 1.480% → 0 (exited)·stock down 5.0% in the 30 days before

Apr 2·entry $72.00·now $74.16

+3.00%
since Apr 2

AMOM · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.590% → 1.480% (-0.110 pp)·stock down 5.3% in the 30 days before

Apr 1·entry $71.83·now $74.16

+3.24%
since Apr 1

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

weight 1.510% → 1.590% (+0.080 pp)·stock down 3.0% in the 30 days before

Mar 30·entry $72.47·now $74.16Drifting

+2.33%
since Mar 30

AMOM · Accumulation · 5d

weight 1.490% → 1.580% (+0.090 pp)·stock down 1.6% in the 30 days before

Mar 27·entry $73.58·now $74.16Fresh

+0.79%
since Mar 27

AMOM · Accumulation · 3d

weight 1.500% → 1.530% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 2.0% in the 30 days before

Mar 24·entry $74.46·now $74.16Fresh

-0.40%
since Mar 24

AMOM · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.490% → 1.520% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 0.3% in the 30 days before

Mar 20·entry $72.41·now $74.16Drifting

+2.42%
since Mar 20

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 May 31

The framework's 'Fail' verdict, driven by significant concerns over financial health and an absence of a margin of safety, contrasts with QRFT's current holding of Williams Cos Inc. However, the recent exits by AI ETFs AIEQ and PQUS align with the framework's cautious stance regarding the company's valuation and underlying financial metrics at its current price.

  • Circle of CompetenceThe company's operations in natural gas midstream infrastructure, characterized by long-term, fee-based contracts, allow for reasonable projections of future cash flows.
  • Economic MoatThe company benefits from significant capital barriers to entry, regulatory entitlements, and high switching costs inherent in its extensive natural gas pipeline and processing network.
  • ManagementAssessment of management's candor, capital allocation discipline, and skin in the game cannot be made from the limited financial data provided.
  • Financial HealthThe exceptionally high EV/EBITDA of 163.94 strongly suggests either unmanageable debt levels or an unsustainable level of operating earnings relative to enterprise value, despite a solid reported ROE.
  • Margin of SafetyWith a PER of 31.88, PBR of 5.73, and an extremely high EV/EBITDA of 163.94, the current price does not offer a conservative margin of safety.

The Williams Companies Inc. operates within a predictable circle of competence and possesses a durable economic moat due to its critical energy infrastructure. However, a deep dive into its financial health reveals an alarming EV/EBITDA ratio of 163.94, indicating potential issues with debt management or sustainable operating earnings. This, combined with elevated PER and PBR multiples, suggests the current price offers no margin of safety, leading to an overall 'Fail' under this framework.

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.