This week, 5 Trading Companies & Distributors stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

The rating of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A (MSM) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A is a direct marketer and supplier of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance and repair supplies. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MSM stock.

This is a strong week for Veritiv Corp (VRTV). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. The company also gets A’s in free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VRTV stock.

NOW, Inc.’s (DNOW) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DNOW stock.

This week, EnviroStar, Inc. (EVI) pushes up from a C to a B rating. EnviroStar, Inc. distributes industrial laundry and dry cleaning equipment, and steam boilers. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings momentum, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EVI stock.

This week, General Finance Corporation’s (GFN) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. General Finance Corporation leases and sells portable storage containers, portable container buildings and freight containers in Australia. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFN 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.