4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | September 5, 2012 12:30 pm

This week, the ratings of four Packaged Foods stocks on Portfolio Grader[1] are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Kellogg‘s (NYSE:K[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Kellogg and its subsidiaries make and market of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods. For a full analysis of K stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Omega Protein Corp. (NYSE:OME[4]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Omega Protein produces protein-rich fish meal, fish oil, and solubles. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Margin Growth. The stock price has dropped 14.8% over the past month, worse than the 1% increase the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at OME, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OME stock[5].

The rating of Industrias Bachoco (NYSE:IBA[6]) slips from a C to a D. Industrias Bachoco breeds, processes, and markets poultry, swine, and related products in Mexico. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. Over the last month, IBA shares have dropped 2.9%. For a full analysis of IBA stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

This is a rough week for Le Gaga Holdings (NASDAQ:GAGA[8]). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. La Gaga Holding is a China-based greenhouse vegetable producer. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at GAGA, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GAGA stock[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] 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[10].

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