16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | March 1, 2013 4:04 pm

For the current week, the overall ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Gevo’s (NASDAQ:GEVO[2]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth, GEVO also gets an F. The stock price has dropped 17.4% over the past month, worse than the 0.6% increase the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. As of March 1, 2013, 16.1% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock[3].

This week, Endeavour International’s (NYSE:END[4]) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Endeavour International is an international oil and gas exploration and production company that acquires, explores, and develops energy reserves. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. Share prices fell 50% over the past month. As of March 1, 2013, 17.2% of outstanding Endeavour International shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at END, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of END stock[5].

Teekay Corp.’s (NYSE:TK[6]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Teekay is a provider of international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity and Cash Flow also get F’s. For a full analysis of TK stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD[8]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. SandRidge Energy explores and produces natural gas and crude oil. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. Investors seem to agree with the downgrade and have pushed down the share price 19.8% over the past month. As of March 1, 2013, 10.4% of outstanding SandRidge Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SD stock[9].

Frontline (NYSE:FRO[10]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. In Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. Wall Street appears to agree with the stock downgrade, with share prices dropping 39.8% over the past month. As of March 1, 2013, 12% of outstanding Frontline shares were held short. For a full analysis of FRO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

The rating of North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE:NRT[12]) slips from a D to an F. North European Oil Royalty Trust is involved in gas and oil production. It holds overriding royalty rights in certain concessions or leases in the Federal Republic of Germany. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. Share prices fell 8.9% over the past month. To get an in-depth look at NRT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock[13].

The rating of PDC Energy (NASDAQ:PETD[14]) declines this week from C to a D. 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 March 1, 2013, 21.8% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock[15].

Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE:TOO[16]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Teekay Offshore Partners LP provides marine transportation and storage services to the offshore oil industry. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of TOO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[17].

EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG[18]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. EOG Resources is in the business of the exploration, development, production, and marketing of natural gas and crude oil. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Margin Growth. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 59.70. To get an in-depth look at EOG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EOG stock[19].

Slipping from a D to an F rating, Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU[20]) takes a hit this week. Suncor Energy is an integrated energy company in Canada. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The stock price has fallen 10.8% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SU stock[21].

Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE:EEP[22]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Enbridge Energy Partners transports crude oil and natural gas liquids to refineries in the midwestern United States and eastern Canada. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. Investors seem to agree with the downgrade and have pushed down the share price 7.7% over the past month. To get an in-depth look at EEP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EEP stock[23].

PVR Partners L.P. (NYSE:PVR[24]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Penn Virginia Resource Partners owns and operates a network of natural gas pipelines and processing plants which provide gathering, transportation, compression, processing, dehydration and related services to natural gas producers. Wall Street appears to agree with the stock downgrade, with share prices dropping 13.1% over the past month. For a full analysis of PVR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[25].

Green Plains Renewable Energy’s (NASDAQ:GPRE[26]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. was formed in June 2004 to construct and operate dry mill, fuel-grade ethanol production facilities. Ethanol is a renewable, environmentally clean fuel source that is produced at numerous facilities in the United States, mostly in the Midwest. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Margin Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock[27].

The rating of Chevron (NYSE:CVX[28]) declines this week from C to a D. Chevron gives management and technological support to international subsidiaries that operate petroleum, chemicals, mining, power generation, and energy services. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at CVX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock[29].

This week, ONEOK Partners (NYSE:OKS[30]) drops from C to a D rating. ONEOK Partners, L. P. is a publicly traded Delaware master limited partnership that was formed in 1993. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. The stock price has fallen 8.9% over the past month. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OKS stock[31].

Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR[32]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Continental Resources explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 37.60. For a full analysis of CLR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[33].

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Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. GEVO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  4. END: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=END
  5. To get an in-depth look at END, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of END stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=END
  6. TK: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TK
  7. For a full analysis of TK stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TK
  8. SD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SD
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SD
  10. FRO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FRO
  11. For a full analysis of FRO stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FRO
  12. NRT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NRT
  13. To get an in-depth look at NRT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NRT
  14. PETD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  16. TOO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TOO
  17. For a full analysis of TOO stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TOO
  18. EOG: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EOG
  19. To get an in-depth look at EOG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EOG stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EOG
  20. SU: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SU
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SU stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SU
  22. EEP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EEP
  23. To get an in-depth look at EEP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EEP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EEP
  24. PVR: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PVR
  25. For a full analysis of PVR stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PVR
  26. GPRE: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GPRE
  27. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GPRE
  28. CVX: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  29. To get an in-depth look at CVX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  30. OKS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=OKS
  31. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OKS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=OKS
  32. CLR: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLR
  33. For a full analysis of CLR stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLR
  34. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  35. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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