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 American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) have sunk 19.4% since the first of the year. American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets, and sells its own brand of low-price clothing, accessories, and personal care products for young adults. As of June 26, 2014, 14% of outstanding American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. shares were held short. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 38.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEO stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Deutsche Bank (DB) is down 20.8%. Deutsche Bank provides investment banking products and services to individuals, corporations, and institutions worldwide. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 52.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DB stock.
Shares of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) have fallen 20.9% since January 1. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 60.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.
Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have slipped 21% since January 1. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 167.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.
The price of Cementos Pacasmayo SAA Sponsored ADR (CPAC) is down 22.5% since the first of the year. Cementos Pacasmayo engages in producing, manufacturing, distributing and selling cement blocks, cement bricks, concrete pre-mixed bricks and other construction materials, and its byproducts in the northern part of Peru. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 202% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPAC stock.
Share prices of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) are down 33% 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 June 26, 2014, 18.8% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has fallen 40.6% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of June 26, 2014, 23.3% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since January 1, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has fallen 43.6%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of June 26, 2014, 10.6% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
Since the first of the year, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has dipped 60%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of June 26, 2014, 25.7% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Since January 1, Walter Energy (WLT) has plunged 62.8%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of June 26, 2014, 12.6% 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.
