4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | July 26, 2013 1:30 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”).

The Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Mosaic produces and distributes crop nutrients to the agricultural communities located in North America and other countries. MOS also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Sales Growth. For a full analysis of MOS stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Intrepid Potash’s (NYSE:IPI[4]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Intrepid Potash mines and markets potash for use as a fertilizer. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IPI stock[5].

Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN[6]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Olin Corporation manufactures and sells chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, sodium chlorate, bleach products, and potassium hydroxide. To get an in-depth look at OLN, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OLN stock[7].

This week, Arabian American Development’s (NYSE:ARSD[8]) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, 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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