The overall ratings of five chemicals stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Westlake Chemical operates as a manufacturer and marketer of basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers and fabricated products. To get an in-depth look at WLK, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLK stock.
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBII) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). In Earnings Momentum, Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth the stock gets F’s. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MBII stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Innospec (IOSP) takes a hit this week. Innospec manufactures fuel specialties, performance chemicals, and octane additives. To get an in-depth look at IOSP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IOSP stock.
The rating of Senomyx, Inc. (SNMX) slips from a C to a D. Senomyx discovers new proprietary flavor and fragrance molecules for use in a wide range of consumer products. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Equity and Sales Growth. As of Feb. 5, 2015, 10.5% of outstanding Senomyx, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SNMX stock.
Albemarle Corporation’s (ALB) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Albemarle develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals for the polymer additives, catalysts, and fine chemicals markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. As of Feb. 5, 2015, 11.2% of outstanding Albemarle Corporation shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 28.90. To get an in-depth look at ALB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALB 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.
