The ratings of six semiconductor stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Magnachip Semiconductor designs, develops, and manufactures mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Equity, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, MX also gets F’s. Shares of the stock are changing hands at twice the rate they were a week ago. To get an in-depth look at MX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MX stock.
NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. NeoPhotonics designs, manufacturers, and markets standard and semi custom planar light wave circuits for metro access and other advanced optical communications platforms. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 11180.9% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NPTN stock.
This week, Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Advanced Energy Industries are engaged in the design, manufacturing, sale and support of industrial power conversion products that transform power into various usable forms. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Momentum. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at AEIS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEIS stock.
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (JKS) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. JinkoSolar Holding produces silicon wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of March 4, 2015, 12% of outstanding JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been exchanging at an usually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JKS stock.
The rating of Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI) declines this week from a C to a D. Power Integrations designs, develops, and markets analog integrated circuits for use in alternating current to direct current power conversion. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 690.9% from the week prior. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 29.10. To get an in-depth look at POWI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWI stock.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. Ultra Clean Holdings is a developer and supplier of critical subsystems, mainly for the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UCTT 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.
