6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | June 6, 2013 3:00 pm

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

Unit Corp. (NYSE:UNT[2]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Unit is a contract drilling company that engages in land drilling of natural gas and oil wells. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum and Cash Flow, UNT also gets F’s. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 87.80. For a full analysis of UNT stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL[4]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Halliburton provides energy services and engineering and construction services, as well as manufactures products for the energy industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HAL stock[5].

Newpark Resources (NYSE:NR[6]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Newpark Resources provides environmental services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, primarily in the Gulf Coast market. To get an in-depth look at NR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NR stock[7].

The rating of ION Geophysical (NYSE:IO[8]) slips from a C to a D. ION Geophysical provides geophysical technology, services, and solutions for the global oil and gas industry. The stock price has dropped 5.6% over the past month, worse than the 1% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For a full analysis of IO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR[10]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Nabors Industries conducts oil, gas, and geothermal land drilling operations worldwide. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 36.60. To get an in-depth look at NBR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NBR stock[11].

The rating of Gulfmark Offshore (NYSE:GLF[12]) declines this week from a D to an F. GulfMark Offshore provides marine support services to the energy industry. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 46.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GLF stock[13].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[14] 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[15].

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