3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | October 31, 2013 11:15 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. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Growth, FLR also gets an F. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 38.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FLR stock[3].

The rating of Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ:FWLT[4]) declines this week from a C to a D. Foster Wheeler provides design, engineering, construction, manufacturing, project development and management, research, plant operations, and environmental services. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 30.90. For a full analysis of FWLT stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL[6]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Sterling Instruction Company is a heavy civil construction company that specializes in the building, reconstruction and repair of transportation and water infrastructure. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity, Cash Flow, and Margin Growth also get F’s. To get an in-depth look at STRL, 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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