10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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The overall ratings of 10 oil and gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. (MPO) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Midstates Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow, MPO also gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MPO stock.

Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Hallador Energy processes, mines and sells coal to producers of electric power. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Revisions. To get an in-depth look at HNRG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HNRG stock.

Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. (EROC) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Eagle Rock Energy engages in gathering, compressing, treating, processing, transporting, marketing, and trading natural gas, as well as fractionating and transporting natural gas liquids. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. For a full analysis of EROC stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Triangle Petroleum Corporation. (TPLM) takes a hit this week. Triangle Petroleum acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise and Cash Flow. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 37.20. To get an in-depth look at TPLM, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TPLM stock.

The rating of Scorpio Tankers (STNG) slips from a C to a D. Scorpio Tankers provides seaborne transportation of crude oil and other petroleum products worldwide. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 949.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STNG stock.

Approach Resources (AREX) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Approach Resources focuses on natural gas and oil reserves in tight sands and shale. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. As of Feb. 14, 2014, 14.1% of outstanding Approach Resources shares were held short. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 113.40. For a full analysis of AREX stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

This week, North European Oil Royalty Trust’s (NRT) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. North European Oil Royalty Trust is involved in gas and oil production, and it holds overriding royalty rights in certain concessions or leases in the Federal Republic of Germany. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock.

Gevo (GEVO) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at GEVO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock.

Teekay Tankers Ltd. Class A’s (TNK) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Teekay Tankers owns oil tankers and transports crude oil. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. For a full analysis of TNK stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

The rating of PDC Energy (PETD) declines this week from a C to a D. PDC Energy is an oil and gas company with drilling and production operations in the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Basin and Michigan. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. As of Feb. 14, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at PETD, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock.

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