5 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | February 8, 2013 10:00 am

The ratings of five Machinery stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Gorman-Rupp’s (AMEX:GRC[2]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Gorman-Rupp designs, manufactures, and sells pumps and related fluid control equipment. For Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Surprise, GRC also gets an F. To get an in-depth look at GRC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GRC stock[3].

NN Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NNBR[4]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. NN is an independent manufacturer and supplier of precision steel balls and rollers to both domestic and international anti-friction bearing manufacturers. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NNBR stock[5].

The rating of WABCO Holdings (NYSE:WBC[6]) declines this week from C to a D. Wabco Holdings manufactures and sells control systems, including advanced braking, stability, suspension, transmission control and air compressing and processing systems, that improve vehicle performance and safety and reduce overall vehicle operating costs. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of WBC stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

Actuant (NYSE:ATU[8]) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Actuant is a global manufacturer of industrial products and systems for the energy, electrical, engineered solutions, and other industrial markets. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 25.60. To get an in-depth look at ATU, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ATU stock[9].

Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH[10]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from C to a D. Parker Hannifin manufactures motion control products, including fluid power systems, electromechanical controls, and related components. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For a full analysis of PH stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[12] 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[13].

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