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’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. To get an in-depth look at MX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MX stock.
This week, NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN) drops from a D to an F rating. 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NPTN stock.
This week, Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). 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. 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 April 15, 2015, 11.7% of outstanding JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JKS stock.
This is a rough week for Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. 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 trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 26.60. To get an in-depth look at POWI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
The rating of Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) slips 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT 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.
