Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors of all time. His investment philosophy is based on the principles of the Benjamin Graham school of value investing, which seeks to identify undervalued companies that have strong fundamentals and healthy long-term growth prospects. Buffett also looks for businesses that have durable competitive advantages, or "moats", that protect them from rivals and allow them to generate consistent profits and cash flows.

Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), owns a diversified portfolio of stocks across various sectors and industries. Some of these stocks have been in Buffett's portfolio for decades, reflecting his buy-and-hold strategy and his confidence in their future prospects. While not every stock in Berkshire's broad portfolio stands out as must-own equity for value investors, there are a few that screen as top candidates for long-term investors who want to emulate Buffett's style. Here is a nuts-and-bolts overview of three Warren Buffett stocks worth owning forever.

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