4 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | July 26, 2012 2:15 pm

The ratings of four Communications Equipment stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

This week, Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII[2]) drops from a D (“sell”) to an F (“strong sell”) rating. Digi International develops products and technologies to connect and manage local or remote electronic devices over a network, via the Internet or via satellite. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise, DGII also gets F’s. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 25.9. To get an in-depth look at DGII, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DGII stock[3].

Slipping from a D to an F rating, Tellabs (NASDAQ:TLAB[4]) takes a hit this week. Tellabs sells networking equipment that telecom service providers use to manage voice and data traffic on their networks. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. Margin Growth and Sales Growth also get F’s. Shares of TLAB have declined 3.3% from the previous month, worse than the Nasdaq, which has remained essentially flat over that time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TLAB stock[5].

InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC[6]) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. InterDigital develops technology for advanced digital wireless telecommunications applications. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, and Sales Growth. As of July 26, 13.5% of outstanding InterDigital shares were held short. The company’s shares have dropped 2.9% from the month prior. To get an in-depth look at IDCC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IDCC stock[7].

This is a rough week for Wi-Lan (NASDAQ:WILN[8]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Wi-LAN develops, acquires, and licenses a range of intellectual property that drives products in communications and consumer electronics markets. In Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Sales Growth the stock takes F’s. WILN shares declined by 3.6% from a month ago. For a full analysis of WILN stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[10] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[11].

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