15 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | March 14, 2014 11:00 am

The overall ratings of 15 oil and gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader[1] this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Golar LNG Partners’ (GMLP[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Golar LNG Partners owns floating storage and regasification units and liquefied natural gas carriers. For a full analysis of GMLP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

Kinder Morgan, Inc. Class P (KMI[4]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Kinder Morgan is a pipeline transportation and energy storage company. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 27.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KMI stock[5].

This is a rough week for Cosan Limited Class A (CZZ[6]). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Cosan is a global ethanol and sugar company in terms of production with low-cost, large-scale and integrated operations in Brazil. The stock gets F’s in Cash Flow and Margin Growth. The stock price has fallen 5.9% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 36.10. For a full analysis of CZZ stock, visit Portfolio Grader[7].

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG[8]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, Cash Flow and Margin Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 98.20. To get an in-depth look at CPG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPG stock[9].

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (GDP[10]) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Goodrich Petroleum explores, develops, produces, and acquires oil and natural gas properties. In Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Equity and Cash Flow the stock gets F’s. The stock price has fallen 16.8% over the past month. As of March 14, 2014, 23.7% of outstanding Goodrich Petroleum Corporation shares were held short. For a full analysis of GDP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO[12]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. EXCO Resources is an oil and natural gas company involved in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of onshore North American oil and natural gas properties. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise, Equity and Cash Flow. As of March 14, 2014, 14.6% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 48.50. To get an in-depth look at XCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock[13].

The rating of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (CLMT[14]) slips from a D to an F. Calumet Specialty Products produces hydrocarbon products in North America. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLMT stock[15].

Chevron Corporation (CVX[16]) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. Chevron is an integrated energy company with operations in countries located around the world. For a full analysis of CVX stock, visit Portfolio Grader[17].

This week, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.’s (PAA[18]) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Plains All American Pipeline is involved in interstate and intrastate crude oil pipeline transportation and crude oil terminalling storage activities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAA stock[19].

TransCanada Corporation (TRP[20]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. TransCanada develops and operates energy infrastructures, including natural gas pipelines. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 26.70. To get an in-depth look at TRP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TRP stock[21].

This week, Enbridge (ENB[22]) drops from a D to an F rating. Enbridge is in the business of transportation and distribution of crude oil and natural gas primarily in Canada and the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Cash Flow. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 79.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ENB stock[23].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, StealthGas (GASS[24]) takes a hit this week. StealthGas offers marine transport services for liquefied petroleum gas producers and users. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at GASS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GASS stock[25].

The rating of Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Sponsored ADR (UGP[26]) declines this week from a D to an F. Ultrapar Holdings operates in the segment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, light fuel & lubricant distribution, and related business in Southern and Southeastern Brazil, production and marketing of chemicals, and provision of integrated logistics solution services for special bulk cargo. At $21.42, the stock is below the 50-day moving average of $21.93. For a full analysis of UGP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[27].

Gevo (GEVO[28]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock[29].

The rating of PDC Energy (PETD[30]) slips 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 March 14, 2014, 11.2% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For a full analysis of PETD stock, visit Portfolio Grader[31].

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Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. GMLP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GMLP
  3. For a full analysis of GMLP stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GMLP
  4. KMI: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=KMI
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KMI stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=KMI
  6. CZZ: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CZZ
  7. For a full analysis of CZZ stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CZZ
  8. CPG: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPG
  9. To get an in-depth look at CPG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPG stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPG
  10. GDP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GDP
  11. For a full analysis of GDP stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GDP
  12. XCO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=XCO
  13. To get an in-depth look at XCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=XCO
  14. CLMT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLMT
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLMT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLMT
  16. CVX: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  17. For a full analysis of CVX stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  18. PAA: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAA
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAA stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAA
  20. TRP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TRP
  21. To get an in-depth look at TRP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TRP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TRP
  22. ENB: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ENB
  23. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ENB stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ENB
  24. GASS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GASS
  25. To get an in-depth look at GASS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GASS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GASS
  26. UGP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UGP
  27. For a full analysis of UGP stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UGP
  28. GEVO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  29. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  30. PETD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  31. For a full analysis of PETD stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  32. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  33. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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