The ratings of five Electrical Equipment stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
This week, Sensata Technologies Holding NV (NYSE:ST) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Sensata Technologies Holding develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and controls. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum, ST also gets an F. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 41.40. To get an in-depth look at ST, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ST stock.
This is a rough week for Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:THR). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Thermon Group Holdings provides engineered thermal solutions for process industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 52.50. For a full analysis of THR stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Fuelcell Energy develops and commercializes fuel cell power plants for electric power generation. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCEL stock.
Polypore International, Inc.’s (NYSE:PPO) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Polypore International develops, manufactures, and markets specialized polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. The stock price has fallen 5.1% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. As of Sept. 27, 2013, 26.7% of outstanding Polypore International, Inc. shares were held short. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 36.90. To get an in-depth look at PPO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPO stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Brady Corporation Class A (NYSE:BRC) takes a hit this week. Brady Corporation makes and markets identification solutions and products that identify and protect premises, products, and people. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise and Margin Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BRC stock.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.
