This week, the overall grades of five Electrical Equipment stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Sensata Technologies Holding NV (NYSE:ST) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Sensata Technologies Holding develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and controls. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum, ST also gets an F. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 55.20. To get an in-depth look at ST, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ST stock.
The rating of Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:THR) slips from a C to a D. Thermon Group Holdings provides engineered thermal solutions for process industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 116.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THR stock.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Fuelcell Energy develops and commercializes fuel cell power plants for electric power generation. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow. The stock price has fallen 7% over the past month, worse than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For a full analysis of FCEL stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Polypore International, Inc.’s (NYSE:PPO) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Polypore International develops, manufactures, and markets specialized polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. As of Oct. 11, 2013, 30.4% of outstanding Polypore International, Inc. shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 46.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPO stock.
Brady Corporation Class A (NYSE:BRC) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Brady Corporation makes and markets identification solutions and products that identify and protect premises, products, and people. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise and Margin Growth. To get an in-depth look at BRC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BRC 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.
