3 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | October 26, 2012 11:01 am

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

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile produces and distributes fertilizers, iodine, lithium and other industrial chemicals. The stock price has dropped 5.9% over the past month, worse than the 2% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SQM stock[3].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, China Green Agriculture (NYSE:CGA[4]) takes a hit this week. China Green Agriculture engages in the research, development, production, and sale of various types of fertilizers and agricultural products in the People’s Republic of China. For a full analysis of CGA stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Calgon Carbon‘s (NYSE:CCC[6]) rating falls this week to a F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Calgon Carbon is engaged in products and services for purifying water and air. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Revisions. Share prices fell 14.4% over the past month. To get an in-depth look at CCC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CCC stock[7].

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[8].

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