This week, the ratings of five electrical equipment stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Sensata Technologies Holding NV’s (ST) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Sensata Technologies Holding develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and controls. ST also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Momentum. The stock price has fallen 7.6% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 35.20. For a full analysis of ST stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
This week, Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.’s (THR) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Thermon Group Holdings provides engineered thermal solutions for process industries. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Surprise. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 51.40. To get an in-depth look at THR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THR stock.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCEL stock.
The rating of Polypore International, Inc. (PPO) declines this week from a C to a D. 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 Nov. 22, 2013, 31.4% of outstanding Polypore International, Inc. shares were held short. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 30.90. To get an in-depth look at PPO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPO stock.
The rating of Brady Corporation Class A (BRC) slips from a C to a D. 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. For more information, 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.
