This week, the ratings of six semiconductor stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a 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) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. 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.’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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEIS stock.
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (JKS) earns a D this week, falling 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 April 29, 2015, 11.5% 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.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI) takes a hit this week. 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. Shares of the stock are changing hands at twice the rate they were a week ago. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 25.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
This week, Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) drops from a C to a D rating. 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. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 33.70. To get an in-depth look at UCTT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT stock.
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