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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

AEP or CL: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): AEP scores 100/100 vs CL 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
AEP (American Electric)CL (Colgate)
Market / sectorus · Utilitiesus · Consumer Staples
Price$122.71$90.96
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 285 bars · uPnL +15.7%LONG · 157 bars · uPnL +11.0%
Total return+15.7%-1.3%

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