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 (MX) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MX stock.
NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of 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. To get an in-depth look at NPTN, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NPTN stock.
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. 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 rates an F in Earnings Momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEIS stock.
The rating of JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (JKS) declines this week from a C to a D. JinkoSolar Holding produces silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of March 11, 2015, 12% of outstanding JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at JKS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JKS stock.
Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops 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 gets an F in Sales Growth. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 28.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C 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. To get an in-depth look at UCTT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT stock.
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