This week, the ratings of five Electrical Equipment stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Sensata Technologies’ (NYSE:ST) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Sensata Technologies Holding develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and controls. ST also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 32.30. For a full analysis of ST stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Thermon Group Holdings (NYSE:THR) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Thermon Group Holdings provides engineered thermal solutions for process industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The stock price has dropped 10.2% over the past month, worse than the 1.4% increase the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THR stock.
FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Fuelcell Energy develops and commercializes fuel cell power plants for electric power generation. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at FCEL, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCEL stock.
Polypore International (NYSE:PPO) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Polypore International develops, manufactures, and markets specialized polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. As of April 26, 2013, 32.2% of outstanding Polypore International shares were held short. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 26.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPO stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Brady Corp. (NYSE:BRC) takes a hit this week. Brady Corporation makes and markets identification solutions and products that identify and protect premises, products, and people. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise and Margin Growth. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 29.10. For a full analysis of BRC stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.
