7 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | September 26, 2012 8:00 pm

For the current week, the overall ratings of seven Commercial Banking stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

First Financial‘s (NASDAQ:THFF[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. First Financial is a multi-bank holding company that serves customers through offices located in Indiana and Illinois. For a full analysis of THFF stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:CCBG[4]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns a F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Capital City Bank Group provides commercial and retail banking products and services. In Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CCBG stock[5].

The rating of WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC[6]) slips from a C to a D. WesBanco offers a range of financial services including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking and insurance. To get an in-depth look at WSBC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WSBC stock[7].

First BanCorp (NASDAQ:FBNC[8]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. First Bancorp is the holding company for First Bank and two nonbank subsidiaries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth. For a full analysis of FBNC stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

This is a rough week for Bank of Ireland (NYSE:IRE[10]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Bank of Ireland provides a range of banking and other financial services. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IRE stock[11].

The rating of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MTU[12]) declines this week from a C to a D. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group provides financial services such as commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards and asset management. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at MTU, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTU stock[13].

This week, National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG[14]) drops from a D to a F rating. National Bank of Greece offers retail and corporate banking services. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Earnings Revisions. Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. To get an in-depth look at NBG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NBG stock[15].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[16] 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[17].

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