16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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This week, the overall grades of 16 oil and gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

PDC Energy (PETD) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. PDC is an oil and gas company with drilling and production operations in the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Basin, and Michigan. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow, PETD also gets F’s. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 13.1% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For a full analysis of PETD stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. EOG Resources is in the business of the exploration, development, production, and marketing of natural gas and crude oil. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Margin Growth. The stock price has fallen 9% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 41.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EOG stock.

Suncor Energy’s (SU) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Suncor Energy is an integrated energy company in Canada. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at SU, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SU stock.

The rating of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. Class A (EEP) declines this week from a D to an F. Enbridge Energy Partners transports crude oil and natural gas liquids to refineries in the midwestern United States and eastern Canada. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 49.60. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EEP stock.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, PVR Partners, L.P. (PVR) takes a hit this week. Penn Virginia Resource Partners owns and operates a network of natural gas pipelines and processing plants which provide gathering, transportation, compression, processing, dehydration and related services to natural gas producers. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Equity. Cash Flow, Margin Growth, and Sales Growth also get F’s. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 101.40. For a full analysis of PVR stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (GPRE) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Green Plains Renewable Energy constructs and operates dry mill, fuel-grade ethanol production facilities. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, and Margin Growth. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 17% of outstanding Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at GPRE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Chevron gives management and technological support to international subsidiaries that operate petroleum, chemicals, mining, power generation, and energy services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock.

ONEOK Partners, L.P. (OKS) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. ONEOK Partners is engaged in the gathering, processing, storage, and transportation of natural gas in the United States. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of OKS stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Continental Resources explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLR stock.

The rating of Teekay Corporation (TK) slips from a C to a D. Teekay is a provider of international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. Equity and Cash Flow also get F’s. For a full analysis of TK stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Frontline’s (FRO) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 12.7% of outstanding Frontline shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at FRO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRO stock.

This week, Endeavour International Corporation’s (END) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Endeavour International is an international oil and gas exploration and production company that acquires, explores, and develops energy reserves. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 20.7% of outstanding Endeavour International Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of END stock.

The rating of North European Oil Royalty Trust (NRT) slips from a D to an F. North European Oil Royalty Trust is involved in gas and oil production. It holds overriding royalty rights in certain concessions or leases in the Federal Republic of Germany. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at NRT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRT stock.

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. SandRidge Energy explores and produces natural gas and crude oil. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Equity. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 10.5% of outstanding SandRidge Energy, Inc. shares were held short. For a full analysis of SD stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

This is a rough week for Gevo (GEVO). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow, and Sales Growth. As of Nov. 22, 2013, 16.4% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GEVO stock.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (TOO) takes a hit this week. Teekay Offshore Partners LP provides marine transportation and storage services to the offshore oil industry. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of TOO stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

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