The overall ratings of 3 Tobacco stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Sponsored ADR (BTI) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. British American Tobacco p.l.c. Sponsored ADR engages in the manufacture, marketing and sale of cigarettes and tobacco products worldwide. The company also gets F’s in sales growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTI stock.

Universal Corp (UVV) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Universal Corp is a leaf tobacco merchant and processor. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UVV stock.

Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Vector Group Ltd. is a manufacturer of cigarettes in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VGR 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.