This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Shares of Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) have fallen 23.5% since January 1. Empresas ICA S.A.B. de C.V. offers engineering and construction services. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 187.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICA stock.
Since January 1, RentACenter, Inc. (RCII) has fallen 25.7%. Rent-A-Center operates in the rent-to-own industry in the United States. As of April 17, 2014, 18.7% of outstanding RentACenter, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RCII stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class H (YZC) is down 26.9%. Yanzhou Coal Mining engages in the mining, preparation, and sale of coal. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 29.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of YZC stock.
Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have slumped 28.5% since the first of the year. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of April 17, 2014, 19.9% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Share prices of FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) are down 28.8% since the first of the year. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications and technology consulting services. As of April 17, 2014, 11.2% of outstanding FTI Consulting, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock.
Since January 1, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has plunged 31.2%. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of April 17, 2014, 22.5% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
The price of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) is down 31.8% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of April 17, 2014, 28.5% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of UTi Worldwide (UTIW) have slumped 32.6% since the first of the year. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of April 17, 2014, 10% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 95.8% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
Share prices of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) are down 36.1% since the first of the year. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of April 17, 2014, 19.1% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (WLT) have slipped 39.2% since January 1. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of April 17, 2014, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT 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.
