3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | March 14, 2013 8:20 am

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

This week, Fluor (NYSE:FLR[2]) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Fluor Corporation provides professional services in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance as well as project management services on a global basis. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Growth, FLR also gets an F. To get an in-depth look at FLR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FLR stock[3].

The rating of Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ:FWLT[4]) slips from C to a D. Foster Wheeler AG provides design, engineering, construction, manufacturing, project development and management, research, plant operations, and environmental services. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. The stock price has dropped 16.7% over the past month, worse than the 1.8% increase the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FWLT stock[5].

Slipping from C to a D rating, Sterling Construction (NASDAQ:STRL[6]) takes a hit this week. Sterling Instruction Company is a heavy civil construction company that specializes in the building, reconstruction and repair of transportation and water infrastructure. For a full analysis of STRL stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] 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[9].

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