This week, the ratings of four semiconductor stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Exar Corporation (EXAR) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Exar designs, develops, and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for use in communications and video and imaging products. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Equity and Margin Growth, EXAR also gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXAR stock.
Camtek Ltd (CAMT) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Camtek designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automatic optical inspection (AOI) systems and related products. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 25.30. To get an in-depth look at CAMT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAMT stock.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Ultra Clean Holdings is a developer and supplier of critical subsystems, mainly for the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT stock.
This is a rough week for Canadian Solar (CSIQ). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Canadian Solar is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of solar cell and solar module products that convert sunlight into electricity. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of Jan. 21, 2015, 10.2% of outstanding Canadian Solar shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at CSIQ, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CSIQ 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.
