6 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 6 Machinery stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

The rating of Graco Inc. (GGG) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. Graco Inc. supplies technology for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GGG stock.

Woodward, Inc (WWD) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Woodward, Inc designs, manufactures, and services energy control systems and components for aircraft and industrial engines and turbines. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WWD stock.

ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) improves from a C to a B rating this week. ESCO Technologies Inc. is a producer of engineered products and systems, primarily for utility, industrial, aerospace and commercial applications. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ESE stock.

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (AIMC) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Altra Industrial Motion Corp. designs, produces, and markets a range of mechanical power transmission and motion control products worldwide. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIMC stock.

This week, Wabash National Corporation’s (WNC) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Wabash National Corporation designs, manufactures and markets standard and customized truck trailers and intermodal equipment. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WNC stock.

This is a strong week for Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Highway Holdings Limited manufactures metal, plastic, electric and electronic components, subassemblies, and finished products for major contract manufacturers. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HIHO 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.


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