4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | March 22, 2013 12:00 pm

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

This week, The Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS[2]) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Mosaic produces and distributes crop nutrients to the agricultural communities located in North America and other countries. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Sales Growth, MOS also gets an F. For a full analysis of MOS stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI[4]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Intrepid Potash mines and markets potash for use as a fertilizer. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at IPI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IPI stock[5].

Slipping from C to a D rating, Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN[6]) takes a hit this week. Olin Corporation manufactures and sells chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, sodium chlorate, bleach products, and potassium hydroxide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OLN stock[7].

The rating of Arabian American Development (NYSE:ARSD[8]) slips from C to a D. Arabian American Development owns and operates a petrochemical facility located in southeast Texas, which specializes in high purity petrochemical solvents and other solvent type manufacturing. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Surprise, and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at ARSD, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARSD stock[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[10] 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[11].

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