This week, the ratings of seven Biotechnology stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
This week, Genomic Health (NASDAQ:GHDX) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Genomic Health is a life science company, which is focused on the development and commercialization of genomic-based clinical diagnostic tests for cancer that allow physicians and patients to make individualized treatment decisions. GHDX also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Revisions. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 180.20. To get an in-depth look at GHDX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GHDX stock.
This week, Acorda Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACOR) drops from a C to a D rating. Acorda Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the identification, development and commercialization of novel therapies that improve neurological function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury and other disorders of the central nervous system. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACOR stock.
Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Amarin focuses on developing the treatment for cardiovascular disease in the field of lipid science. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. The stock price has fallen 5.8% over the past month, worse than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. As of July 31, 2013, 15.6% of outstanding Amarin shares were held short. For a full analysis of AMRN stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Exelixisis a development-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Margin Growth and Sales Growth also get F’s. As of July 31, 2013, 19.2% of outstanding Exelixis shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at EXEL, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXEL stock.
Trius Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TSRX) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Trius Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TSRX stock.
Discovery Laboratories (NASDAQ:DSCO) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Discovery Laboratories is a biotechnology company focused on developing products for the treatment of respiratory disease. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. For a full analysis of DSCO stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Achillion (NASDAQ:ACHN) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Achillion focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative treatments for infectious diseases. The stock also rates an F in Equity. As of July 31, 2013, 15.3% of outstanding Achillion shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at ACHN, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACHN stock.
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