10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — QSII UTEK DB and more

by Portfolio Grader | July 3, 2014 10:00 am

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader[1].

Shares of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII[2]) have slipped 21.4% since January 1. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 61.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock[3].

Since the first of the year, Ultratech, Inc. (UTEK[4]) has dipped 21.5%. Ultratech manufactures laser thermal processing equipment. As of July 2, 2014, 17.3% of outstanding Ultratech, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTEK stock[5].

Shares of Deutsche Bank (DB[6]) have dipped 23.6% since the first of the year. 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[7].

Since January 1, Cementos Pacasmayo SAA Sponsored ADR (CPAC[8]) has plunged 24.3%. 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPAC stock[9].

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW[10]) have sunk 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 July 2, 2014, 18.7% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock[11].

Since January 1, Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN[12]) has fallen 37.8%. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. Trade volume is up 341.7% from the previous week. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 128.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock[13].

Since the first of the year, UTi Worldwide (UTIW[14]) has dipped 41.3%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of July 2, 2014, 10.6% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock[15].

Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR[16]) have slumped 42.2% since January 1. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of July 2, 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[17].

Share prices of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO[18]) are down 57.6% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of July 2, 2014, 27.4% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock[19].

Shares of Walter Energy (WLT[20]) have fallen 62.8% since January 1. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of July 2, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock[21].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] 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[22].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. QSII: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=QSII
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=QSII
  4. UTEK: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTEK
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTEK stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTEK
  6. DB: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=DB
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DB stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=DB
  8. CPAC: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPAC
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CPAC stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPAC
  10. WTW: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WTW
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WTW
  12. RDEN: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=RDEN
  13. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=RDEN
  14. UTIW: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTIW
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTIW
  16. ANR: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ANR
  17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ANR
  18. ARO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ARO
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ARO
  20. WLT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WLT
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WLT
  22. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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