This week, 10 Chemicals stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) improves from a B to a A rating this week. Quaker Chemical Corporation produces, develops, and markets custom-formulated chemical specialty products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KWR stock.
This week, Stepan Company (SCL) pushes up from a B to a A rating. Stepan Company produces specialty and intermediate chemicals that are sold to other manufacturers. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCL stock.
This is a strong week for Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Innophos Holdings, Inc. produces phosphate salts, acids, and related products. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IPHS stock.
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. H.B. Fuller Company manufactures and markets adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints, and other specialty chemical products worldwide. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUL stock.
This week, Ciner Resources LP’s (CINR) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CINR stock.
The rating of Ferro Corporation (FOE) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Ferro Corporation produces and sells specialty materials and chemicals in the United States and internationally. 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 FOE stock.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces titanium dioxide pigments. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KRO stock.
Tronox Ltd. (TROX) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Tronox Ltd. produces and markets titanium dioxide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TROX stock.
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBII) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MBII stock.
Valhi, Inc.’s (VHI) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Valhi, Inc. is in the chemicals and waste management business. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VHI stock.
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