This week, the overall grades of six semiconductor stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. 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. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, four times the rate of the week prior. 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.’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 rates an F in Earnings Momentum. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEIS stock.
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (JKS) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. JinkoSolar Holding produces silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of May 6, 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.
This week, Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI) drops from a C to a D rating. 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 currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 28.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.’s (UCTT) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s 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. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 34.30. To get an in-depth look at UCTT, 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.
