This week, the overall grades of five Machinery stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
The rating of Accuride (NYSE:ACW) declines this week from D (“sell”) to an F (“strong sell”). Accuride engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and supplying commercial vehicle components in North America. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Equity, ACW also gets F’s. The stock price has dropped 14.9% over the past month, worse than 1% increase the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at ACW, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACW stock.
This is a rough week for Circor (NYSE:CIR). The company’s rating falls to D (“sell”) from the previous week’s C (“hold”). CIRCOR designs, manufactures, highly-engineered products, such as valves, that control the flow of fluids safely and efficiently in the energy, aerospace, and industrial markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CIR stock.
The rating of Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) slips from a C to a D. Douglas Dynamics designs, makes, and sells snow and ice control equipment for light trucks. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Sales Growth. For a full analysis of PLOW stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Sun Hydraulics (NASDAQ:SNHY) is having a rough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D rating. Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures high-performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, which control force, speed and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at SNHY, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SNHY stock.
This is also a tough week for Albany International (NYSE:AIN). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Albany International is a global company engaged in the processing of textiles and other materials. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Earnings Revisions. Earnings Surprise, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth also get F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIN 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.
