Three real estate stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

China HGS Real Estate, Inc.’s (HGSH) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). China HGS Real Estate engages in real estate development, mainly in the construction and sale of residential apartments, car parks as well as commercial properties. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Equity and Cash Flow, HGSH also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HGSH stock.

This week, Cresud SA Sponsored ADR (CRESY) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Cresud is an agricultural company that makes basic agricultural commodities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRESY stock.

This is a strong week for American Realty Investors, Inc. (ARL). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. American Realty Investors operates as an externally advised and managed real estate investment company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARL 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.