4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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The overall ratings of four service stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

This week, LifeLock, Inc. (LOCK) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). LOCK also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 26.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LOCK stock.

Coinstar’s (CSTR) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Coinstar is a multi-national company that offers solutions for storefronts, including self-service coin counting, entertainment services, and self-service DVD kiosks. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Momentum. As of Oct. 17, 2013, 34.2% of outstanding Coinstar shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at CSTR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CSTR stock.

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (BPI) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Bridgepoint Education is a provider of postsecondary education services. In Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, Margin Growth and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 42.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BPI stock.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) earns an F this week, falling from last week’s grade of D. Universal Technical Institute is a provider of postsecondary education for students seeking careers as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Margin Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 108.50. To get an in-depth look at UTI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTI 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.


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