For the current week, the overall ratings of four insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.’s (AMBC) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. The stock also earns F’s in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Margin Growth and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at AMBC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMBC stock.
This week, Independence Holding Company’s (IHC) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Independence Holding sells life and health insurance. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IHC stock.
United Fire Group, Inc.’s (UFCS) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. United Fire engages in writing property, casualty, and life insurance products and selling fixed annuities in the United States. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at UFCS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UFCS stock.
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Class B (BWINB) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Baldwin & Lyons markets and underwrites property and casualty insurance. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BWINB 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.