This week, the ratings of six electrical equipment stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Sensata Technologies Holding NV (ST) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. 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 currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 35.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ST stock.
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (THR) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Thermon Group Holdings provides engineered thermal solutions for process industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 52.30. To get an in-depth look at THR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THR stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) takes a hit this week. 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. As of Dec. 20, 2013, 10.6% of outstanding FuelCell Energy, Inc. shares were held short. For a full analysis of FCEL stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
The rating of Polypore International, Inc. (PPO) declines this week from a C to a D. 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. As of Dec. 20, 2013, 28.4% of outstanding Polypore International, Inc. shares were held short. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 30.30. To get an in-depth look at PPO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPO stock.
Brady Corporation Class A’s (BRC) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. 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.
Jinpan International (JST) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Jinpan International produces silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. To get an in-depth look at JST, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JST 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.
