This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Since the first of the year, the price of Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras Sponsored ADR (EBR) is down 12%. Centrais Electricas Brasileiras is a utility company which operates as a generator, transmitter, and distributor of power. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EBR stock.
The price of Penn West Petroleum (PWE) is down 12.9% since the first of the year. Penn West Energy Trust acquires, develops, exploits, and holds interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PWE stock.
Shares of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) have slipped 14.1% since January 1. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Jan. 30, 2014, 31.2% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) have dipped 16.8% since the first of the year. Sears Holdings is a retail conglomerate with full-line and specialty retail stores. As of Jan. 30, 2014, 14.2% of outstanding Sears Holdings Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SHLD stock.
Shares of Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) have slumped 16.9% since the first of the year. Kulicke & Soffa designs, manufactures, and markets capital equipment, related spare parts, and packaging materials used to assemble semiconductor devices. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KLIC stock.
Since the first of the year, Gafisa S.A. Sponsored ADR (GFA) has dipped 18.2%. Gafisa S. A. acquires, operates, and develops real estate. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFA stock.
Since the first of the year, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) has dipped 19.3%. J. C. Penney operates department stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. As of Jan. 30, 2014, 28.3% of outstanding J. C. Penney Company, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JCP stock.
Shares of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) have fallen 21.5% since January 1. Natural Resource Partners owns and manages coal properties in Appalachia, the Illinois Basin, and the Western United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRP stock.
Share prices of Cencosud S.A. Sponsored ADR (CNCO) are down 22% since the first of the year. Cencosud operates as a multi-brand retailer in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Colombia. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 41.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CNCO stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (WLT) have sunk 23% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Jan. 30, 2014, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT 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.
