3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | August 15, 2013 10:00 am

The ratings of three Construction and Engineering stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Fluor Corporation’s (NYSE:FLR[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Fluor Corporation provides professional services in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance as well as project management services on a global basis. FLR also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Growth. For a full analysis of FLR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ:FWLT[4]) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Foster Wheeler AG provides design, engineering, construction, manufacturing, project development and management, research, plant operations, and environmental services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at FWLT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FWLT stock[5].

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:STRL[6]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Sterling Instruction Company is a heavy civil construction company that specializes in the building, reconstruction and repair of transportation and water infrastructure. The stock rates an F in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity, Cash Flow, and Margin Growth also get F’s. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 717.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STRL stock[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] 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[9].

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