The overall ratings of six semiconductor stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s (MX) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Magnachip Semiconductor designs, develops, and manufactures mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, MX also gets F’s. Trade volume fell markedly in the past week, standing at half of the previous rate. To get an in-depth look at MX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MX stock.
This is a rough week for NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. NeoPhotonics designs, manufacturers, and markets standard and semi custom planar light wave circuits for metro access and other advanced optical communications platforms. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NPTN stock.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.’s (AEIS) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Advanced Energy Industries are engaged in the design, manufacturing, sale and support of industrial power conversion products that transform power into various usable forms. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at AEIS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEIS stock.
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (JKS) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. JinkoSolar Holding produces silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of Feb. 24, 2015, 12.7% of outstanding JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JKS stock.
Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Power Integrations designs, develops, and markets analog integrated circuits for use in alternating current to direct current power conversion. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 28.60. To get an in-depth look at POWI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. 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. Trade volume is up 1196% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT stock.
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