7 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | January 25, 2013 9:00 am

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

This week, Gran Tierra Energy (AMEX:GTE[2]) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Gran Tierra Energy is an international oil and gas exploration and production company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GTE stock[3].

Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO[4]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of Jan. 25, 2013, 15.5% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Navios Maritime Acquisition (NYSE:NNA[6]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Navios Maritime Acquisition is an owner and operator of tanker vessels focusing in the transportation of petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at NNA, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NNA stock[7].

This week, Total S.A.’s (NYSE:TOT[8]) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Total is an international oil and gas company engaged in all aspects of the petroleum industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TOT stock[9].

This week, Teekay Tankers (NYSE:TNK[10]) drops from a D to an F rating. Teekay Tankers owns oil tankers and transports crude oil. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at TNK, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TNK stock[11].

Slipping from C to a D rating, PDC Energy (NASDAQ:PETD[12]) takes a hit this week. PDC is an oil and gas company with drilling and production operations in the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Basin, and Michigan. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. As of Jan. 25, 2013, 20.9% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For a full analysis of PETD stock, visit Portfolio Grader[13].

This is a rough week for Denison Mines (AMEX:DNN[14]). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Denison Mines is engaged in uranium exploration, development, mining and milling with active uranium mining projects in both the United States and Canada and development projects in Canada, Zambia and Mongolia. In Earnings Growth, Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DNN 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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