7 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 7 Chemicals stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

This week, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.’s (APD) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. supplies hydrogen and helium for industrial use worldwide. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of APD stock.

This week, Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Minerals Technologies Inc. is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces, and markets a range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products and supporting systems and services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTX stock.

The rating of Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS) moves up this week, rising from a C to a A. Innophos Holdings, Inc. produces phosphate salts, acids, and related products. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IPHS stock.

Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OEC stock.

Ferro Corporation (FOE) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Ferro Corporation produces and sells specialty materials and chemicals in the United States and internationally. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FOE stock.

Tronox Ltd. (TROX) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Tronox Ltd. produces and markets titanium dioxide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TROX stock.

This is a strong week for Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Gulf Resources, Inc. manufactures chemical products for use in oil and gas field explorations, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents, and inorganic chemical. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GURE 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.


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