16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | September 13, 2013 11:15 pm

For the current week, the overall ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

PDC Energy’s (NASDAQ:PETD[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. 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 Sept. 13, 2013, 17.6% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock[3].

The rating of EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG[4]) slips from a C 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 currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 44.50. For a full analysis of EOG stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU[6]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a 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].

This week, Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. Class A’s (NYSE:EEP[8]) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Enbridge Energy Partners transports crude oil and natural gas liquids to refineries in the midwestern United States and eastern Canada. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 27.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EEP stock[9].

This week, PVR Partners, L.P. (NYSE:PVR[10]) drops from a C to a D rating. 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. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Equity. Cash Flow, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth also get F’s. For a full analysis of PVR stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE[12]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops 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. As of Sept. 13, 2013, 11.3% of outstanding Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at GPRE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock[13].

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX[14]) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. 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].

ONEOK Partners, L.P.’s (NYSE:OKS[16]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. 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. For a full analysis of OKS stock, visit Portfolio Grader[17].

Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR[18]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. 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. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 25.10. To get an in-depth look at CLR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLR stock[19].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Teekay Corporation (NYSE:TK[20]) takes a hit this week. Teekay is a provider of international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity and Cash Flow also get F’s. For a full analysis of TK stock, visit Portfolio Grader[21].

The rating of Frontline (NYSE:FRO[22]) slips from a D to an F. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of Sept. 13, 2013, 12.4% of outstanding Frontline shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRO stock[23].

Endeavour International Corporation’s (NYSE:END[24]) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s 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 Sept. 13, 2013, 22.7% of outstanding Endeavour International Corporation shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at END, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of END stock[25].

North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE:NRT[26]) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. 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. The stock price has dropped 9.1% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock[27].

Slipping from a D to an F rating, SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD[28]) takes a hit this week. SandRidge Energy explores and produces natural gas and crude oil. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. As of Sept. 13, 2013, 10.5% of outstanding SandRidge Energy, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at SD, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SD stock[29].

This is a rough week for Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO[30]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of Sept. 13, 2013, 16.6% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[31].

The rating of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO[32]) declines this week from a C 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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TOO stock[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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock: 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 a full analysis of EOG stock, visit Portfolio Grader: 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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EEP stock: 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 a full analysis of PVR stock, visit Portfolio Grader: 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. For a full analysis of OKS stock, visit Portfolio Grader: 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. To get an in-depth look at CLR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLR stock: 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 a full analysis of TK stock, visit Portfolio Grader: 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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRO stock: 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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock: 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 a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader: 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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TOO stock: 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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