This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Shares of Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) have slumped 23.5% since January 1. Empresas ICA S.A.B. de C.V. offers engineering and construction services. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 137.6% from the week prior. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 192.70. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICA stock.
The price of RentACenter, Inc. (RCII) is down 25.7% since the first of the year. Rent-A-Center operates in the rent-to-own industry in the United States. As of March 20, 2014, 17.7% of outstanding RentACenter, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RCII stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class H (YZC) is down 26.9%. Yanzhou Coal Mining engages in the mining, preparation, and sale of coal. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of YZC stock.
Since January 1, Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) has plunged 28.5%. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of March 20, 2014, 19.3% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Since the first of the year, FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) has dipped 28.8%. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications, and technology consulting services. As of March 20, 2014, 11.6% of outstanding FTI Consulting, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) is down 31.2% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of March 20, 2014, 24.1% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Shares of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) have slipped 31.8% since January 1. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of March 20, 2014, 26.5% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Since the first of the year, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has dipped 32.6%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
The price of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) has fallen 36.1% since the first of the year. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of March 20, 2014, 20.5% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (WLT) have slumped 39.2% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of March 20, 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.
