3 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | May 30, 2014 9:45 am

This week, the overall grades of three chemicals stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Tronox Ltd.’s (TROX[2]) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Tronox produces and markets titanium dioxide. The stock also earns F’s in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, Equity and Margin Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TROX stock[3].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC[4]) takes a hit this week. Calgon Carbon is engaged in products and services for purifying water and air. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 25.80. To get an in-depth look at CCC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CCC stock[5].

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.’s (ROC[6]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Rockwood Holdings is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of value-added specialty chemicals and advanced materials used for industrial and commercial purposes. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Surprise and Margin Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ROC stock[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] 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[9].

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