16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | June 14, 2013 2:00 pm

This week, the ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks on Portfolio Grader[1] are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

PDC Energy (NASDAQ:PETD[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. PDC is an oil and gas company with drilling and production operations in the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Basin, and Michigan. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow, PETD also gets F’s. As of June 14, 2013, 16.6% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For a full analysis of PETD stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG[4]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. 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’s trailing PE Ratio is 58.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EOG stock[5].

Suncor Energy’s (NYSE:SU[6]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Suncor Energy is an integrated energy company in Canada. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at SU, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SU stock[7].

Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE:EEP[8]) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. 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. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 45.90. For a full analysis of EEP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

The rating of PVR Partners L.P. (NYSE:PVR[10]) declines this week from a C to a D. 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PVR stock[11].

The rating of Green Plains Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:GPRE[12]) slips from a C to a D. 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. The stock price has fallen 6.7% over the past month, worse than the Nasdaq, which has held flat over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at GPRE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock[13].

Chevron (NYSE:CVX[14]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s 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 gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock[15].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, ONEOK Partners (NYSE:OKS[16]) takes a hit this week. ONEOK Partners is engaged in the gathering, processing, storage, and transportation of natural gas in the United States. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at OKS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OKS stock[17].

This is a rough week for Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR[18]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Continental Resources explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the United States. In Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. For a full analysis of CLR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[19].

This week, Teekay Corp.’s (NYSE:TK[20]) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Teekay is a provider of international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity and Cash Flow also get F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TK stock[21].

This week, Frontline (NYSE:FRO[22]) drops from a D to an F rating. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of June 14, 2013, 14.3% of outstanding Frontline shares were held short. For a full analysis of FRO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[23].

Endeavour International (NYSE:END[24]) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. 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. As of June 14, 2013, 23.4% 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[25].

Slipping from a D to an F rating, North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE:NRT[26]) takes a hit this week. 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 gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of NRT stock, visit Portfolio Grader[27].

SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD[28]) 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 gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. As of June 14, 2013, 13.2% of outstanding SandRidge Energy shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at SD, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SD stock[29].

This week, Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO[30]) drops from a D to an F rating. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of June 14, 2013, 16.7% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock[31].

Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE:TOO[32]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Teekay Offshore Partners LP provides marine transportation and storage services to the offshore oil industry. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of TOO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[33].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[34] 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[35].

Endnotes:

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

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