15 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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This week, the overall grades of 15 oil and gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). The stock also earns F’s in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of 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 trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 118.70. For a full analysis of CPG stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Golar LNG Partners’ (GMLP) 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. To get an in-depth look at GMLP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GMLP stock.

The rating of Cosan Limited Class A (CZZ) slips from a D to an F. Cosan is a fully integrated company in the renewable energy and infrastructure segments in Brazil. The stock gets F’s in Cash Flow and Margin Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 42.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CZZ stock.

This week, Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (GDP) drops from a C to a D rating. 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. As of July 11, 2014, 25.2% of outstanding Goodrich Petroleum Corporation shares were held short. For a full analysis of GDP stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

The rating of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) declines this week from a D 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 July 11, 2014, 10.8% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at XCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.’s (CLMT) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Calumet Specialty Products produces hydrocarbon products in North America. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. Shares of the stock have been exchanging at an usually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For a full analysis of CLMT stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) takes a hit this week. Plains All American Pipeline is involved in interstate and intrastate crude oil pipeline transportation and crude oil terminalling storage activities. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 25.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAA stock.

TransCanada Corporation (TRP) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. TransCanada develops and operates energy infrastructures, including natural gas pipelines. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. For a full analysis of TRP stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Enbridge (ENB) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. 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. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 70.40. To get an in-depth look at ENB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ENB stock.

This is a rough week for StealthGas (GASS). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. StealthGas offers marine transport services for liquefied petroleum gas producers and users. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GASS stock.

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Sponsored ADR (UGP) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. Ultrapar Participacoes is engaged in the fuel distribution and chemical businesses in Brazil. To get an in-depth look at UGP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UGP stock.

Gevo (GEVO) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a 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. As of July 11, 2014, 10.5% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. For a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

PDC Energy (PETD) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. 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 July 11, 2014, 11.3% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock.

This week, Chevron Corporation’s (CVX) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Chevron is an integrated energy company with operations in countries located around the world. For a full analysis of CVX stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

This is a rough week for Kinder Morgan, Inc. Class P (KMI). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Kinder Morgan is a pipeline transportation and energy storage company. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 31.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KMI stock.

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