The overall ratings of 10 Metals & Mining stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) declines this week from a C to a D. Commercial Metals Company recycles, manufactures, and markets steel and metal products and other related materials. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CMC stock.

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (USAP) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to a F. Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steel products, including stainless steel, tool steel, and certain other alloyed steels. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USAP stock.

Barrick Gold Corporation’s (ABX) rating weakens this week, dropping to a F versus last week’s D. Barrick Gold Corporation makes and sells gold, and is involved with related activities such as exploration and mine development. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ABX stock.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited Sponsored ADR (AU) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. AngloGold Ashanti Limited Sponsored ADR mines, extracts, and produces gold, especially in South Africa. The company also gets F’s in sales growth and earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AU stock.

Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYI) slips from a C to a D this week. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, operating margin growth, and earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RYI stock.

Slipping from a D to a F rating, Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA Sponsored ADR (BVN) takes a hit this week. Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA Sponsored ADR is a precious metals company engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of gold, silver and, to a lesser extent, other metals. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BVN stock.

Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to a F. Eldorado Gold Corporation acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings surprise, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock.

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (NSU) earns a F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Nevsun Resources Ltd. is a gold producer and base metal developer. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NSU stock.

This is a rough week for Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Sandstorm Gold Ltd. a gold streaming company, focuses on acquiring gold and other precious metal purchase agreements from companies that have advanced stage development projects or operating mines primarily in Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SAND stock.

This week, Asanko Gold, Inc. (AKG) drops from a C to a D rating. Asanko Gold, Inc. is a gold development company focusing on near term gold production. The company also gets F’s in free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AKG stock.

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