6 Software Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | January 31, 2013 12:00 pm

The overall ratings of six Software stocks are down on Portfolio Grader[1] this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

SRS Labs’ (NASDAQ:SRSL[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. SRS Labs develops and licenses audio and voice enhancement technologies. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth and Margin Growth, SRSL also gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SRSL stock[3].

Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA[4]) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Pegasystems develops customer relationship management software. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Surprise, and Margin Growth. For a full analysis of PEGA stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

This week, Net 1 U.E.P.S. Technologies’ (NASDAQ:UEPS[6]) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Net 1 Ueps Technologies holds a non-exclusive worldwide license to the Universal Electronic Payment System. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Earnings Revisions. To get an in-depth look at UEPS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UEPS stock[7].

Progress Software’s (NASDAQ:PRGS[8]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Progress Software develops, markets, and distributes application development, deployment, and integration software to business, industry, and government worldwide. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise and Margin Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 32.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PRGS stock[9].

This week, Parametric Technology (NASDAQ:PMTC[10]) drops from C to a D rating. Parametric Technology develops, markets, and supports integrated product development and processes lifecycle management solutions. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth and Margin Growth. For a full analysis of PMTC stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

Slipping from C to a D rating, CA Inc. (NASDAQ:CA[12]) takes a hit this week. CA Inc. develops and delivers software and services to organizations. To get an in-depth look at CA, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CA stock[13].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[14] 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[15].

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