This week, the overall grades of six semiconductor stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Pericom Semiconductor Corporation’s (PSEM) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Pericom Semiconductor designs, develops, and markets interface integrated circuits for the transfer, routing, and timing of high-speed digital and analog signals. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Cash Flow and Sales Growth, PSEM also gets an F. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PSEM stock.
This week, Silicon Image, Inc. (SIMG) drops from a C to a D rating. Silicon Image designs, develops, and markets semiconductor solutions for applications that require high-bandwidth, integrated solutions for high-speed data communications. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 37.60. To get an in-depth look at SIMG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SIMG stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD) takes a hit this week. RF Micro Devices designs, develops, and markets proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RFMD stock.
This week, Cabot Microelectronics Corporation’s (CCMP) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Cabot Microelectronics supplies high-performance polishing slurries used in the manufacture of advanced integrated circuit (IC) devices within the semiconductor industry. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. The stock price has fallen 9.6% over the past month, worse than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For a full analysis of CCMP stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
The rating of Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) slips from a C to a D. Amkor Technology provides outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services in the United States and internationally. To get an in-depth look at AMKR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMKR stock.
The rating of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) declines this week from a C to a D. Advanced Micro Devices is a global semiconductor company that provides processing solutions for the computing and graphics markets and is involved with manufacturing, research and development, and sales. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. As of Jan. 29, 2014, 16.7% of outstanding Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMD 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.
