4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | November 8, 2012 8:57 am

The ratings of four Restaurant and Resort 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, International Speedway (NASDAQ:ISCA[2]) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). International Speedway owns major motorsports entertainment facilities and promotes motorsports-themed entertainment activities in the United States. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Surprise, and Sales Growth, ISCA also gets an F. For a full analysis of ISCA stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H[4]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Hyatt Hotels provides hospitality services by managing, franchising and owning hospitality-related businesses. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Momentum. The stock price has fallen 6% over the past month, worse than the 4.2% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 47.40. To get an in-depth look at H, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of H stock[5].

WMS Industries (NYSE:WMS[6]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns a F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). WMS is engaged in serving the legalized gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing, and distributing video and reel-spinning gaming machines, and video lottery terminals. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. As of Nov. 8, 2012, 10.4% of outstanding WMS Industries shares were held short. For a full analysis of WMS stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD[8]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D rating. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts owns, operates, and franchises retail stores that sell doughnuts. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KKD stock[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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