The ratings of three chemicals stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Tronox Ltd. (TROX) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. 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. To get an in-depth look at TROX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TROX stock.

The rating of Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC) declines this week from a C to a D. Calgon Carbon is engaged in products and services for purifying water and air. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CCC stock.

This is a rough week for Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (ROC). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at ROC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ROC 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.