The ratings of five electrical equipment stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
This week, Sensata Technologies Holding NV (ST) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). 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 36.50. To get an in-depth look at ST, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ST stock.
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (THR) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops 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 54.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THR stock.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C 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. As of Nov. 29, 2013, 10% of outstanding FuelCell Energy, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at FCEL, 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. The stock price has dropped 17.6% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. As of Nov. 29, 2013, 30.4% of outstanding Polypore International, Inc. shares were held short. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 31.00. For a full analysis of PPO stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
This week, Brady Corporation Class A (BRC) drops from a C to a D rating. 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.
