The auto industry seems to be on the mend, thanks lately to both record imports and exports. Consumer spending has firmed up and strong emerging market sales seem to indicate growth. Just today we learned auto sales surged in March, led by small cars.
However, not all auto stocks are revved up. There are winners and losers in this sector, spanning both major manufacturers and parts suppliers, and investors need to be discerning about which car makers and parts suppliers they kick the tires on.
I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. And this week, I am looking at six auto stocks to sell.
Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets a “D” or “F” according to my research, meaning it is a “sell” or “strong sell.”
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #1 Federal-Mogul (NASDAQ:FDML) is a global supplier of powertrain and safety technologies. In the last year, Federal-Mogul stock has posted a loss of 33%, compared to a gain of 7% for the Dow Jones in the same time. FDML stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, an “F” grade for earnings growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, and an “F” grade for cash flow. For more information, view my complete analysis of FDML stock.
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #2 General Motors (NYSE:GM) is an American designer, builder and seller of cars, trucks and automobile parts. GM stock is down 17% since last April. GM stock gets a “D” grade for sales growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, and a “D” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates. For more information, view my complete analysis of GM stock.
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #3 Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a supplier of automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors, and other lighting products. In the last year, Gentex stock has dropped 18%. GNTX stock gets a “D” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months. For more information, view my complete analysis of GNTX stock.
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #4 Goodyear (NYSE:GT) is one of the most well-known tire producers and has watched its stock value sink 25% since this time last year. Goodyear stock gets an “F” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, an “F” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, and a “D” grade for cash flow. For more information, view my complete analysis of GT stock.
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #5 Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) is a provider of automotive interiors. A 22% drop for JCI stock in the last year has shareholders questioning their purchases. Johnson Controls stock gets a “D” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for earnings momentum, and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months. For more information, view my complete analysis of JCI stock.
6 Best Auto Industry Stocks To Invest in 2012 #6 Visteon (NYSE:VC) supplies climate, electronics, interiors and lighting systems. VC stock rounds out the list with a loss of 15% in the last 12 months. Visteon stock gets a “D” grade for sales growth, an “F” grade for operating margin growth, an “F” grade for earnings growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, a “D” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for earnings momentum, and an “F” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months. For more information, view my complete analysis of VC stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012
Crude oil prices are on the rise and many investors are watching the energy sector. However all energy stocksare not created equally. The reality is that while some oil producers may be doing alright, increased competitiveness and the risk over higher taxation and regulation from Washington is separating the winners from the losers.
I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. And this week, seven oil service stocks to sell.
Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets a “D” or “F” according to my research, meaning it is a “sell” or “strong sell.”
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #1 Cameron International (NYSE:CAM) is a provider of flow equipment products, systems and services. In the last year, CAM stock has dropped 6%, compared to a gain of 7% for the Dow Jones in the same time. Cameron stock gets a “D” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for earnings growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of CAM stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #2 Diamond Offshore (NYSE:DO) is an offshore oil and gas drilling contractor, and has experienced a stock loss of 13% since last April. Diamond stock gets an “F” grade for sales growth, a “D” grade for earnings growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of DO stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #3 Noble (NYSE:NE) is an offshore drilling contractor for oil and gas companies. In the last year, Noble stock has dropped 16%, compared to gains by the broader markets. NE stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, an “F” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, an “F” grade for cash flow and a “D” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of NE stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #4 Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) provides oil and gas companies with products and services through every step of their exploration and production. Since last April, Schlumberger stock is down 25%. SLB stock gets a “D” grade for operating margin growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of SLB stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #5 Tenaris (NYSE:TS) is involved with the steel pipe manufacturing and distributing businesses. While the broader markets have posted gains in the last year, Tenaris stock has posted a loss of 23%. TS stock gets a quantitative grade of “F” in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of TS stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #6 Transocean (NYSE:RIG) provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, and has experiences a loss of 30% in the last 12 months. Transocean stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, an “F” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, an “F” grade for cash flow and an “F” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of RIG stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #7 Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT) provides products used for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention of oil and natural gas wells. WFT stock is down 34% since last April. Weatherford stock gets an “F” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, a “D” grade for cash flow and a “D” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of WFT stock.
I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. And this week, seven oil service stocks to sell.
Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets a “D” or “F” according to my research, meaning it is a “sell” or “strong sell.”
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #1 Cameron International (NYSE:CAM) is a provider of flow equipment products, systems and services. In the last year, CAM stock has dropped 6%, compared to a gain of 7% for the Dow Jones in the same time. Cameron stock gets a “D” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for earnings growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of CAM stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #2 Diamond Offshore (NYSE:DO) is an offshore oil and gas drilling contractor, and has experienced a stock loss of 13% since last April. Diamond stock gets an “F” grade for sales growth, a “D” grade for earnings growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of DO stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #3 Noble (NYSE:NE) is an offshore drilling contractor for oil and gas companies. In the last year, Noble stock has dropped 16%, compared to gains by the broader markets. NE stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, an “F” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, an “F” grade for cash flow and a “D” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of NE stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #4 Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) provides oil and gas companies with products and services through every step of their exploration and production. Since last April, Schlumberger stock is down 25%. SLB stock gets a “D” grade for operating margin growth and a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of SLB stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #5 Tenaris (NYSE:TS) is involved with the steel pipe manufacturing and distributing businesses. While the broader markets have posted gains in the last year, Tenaris stock has posted a loss of 23%. TS stock gets a quantitative grade of “F” in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of TS stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #6 Transocean (NYSE:RIG) provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, and has experiences a loss of 30% in the last 12 months. Transocean stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, an “F” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, an “F” grade for cash flow and an “F” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of RIG stock.
Top 7 Oil Service Stocks to Invest in 2012 #7 Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT) provides products used for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention of oil and natural gas wells. WFT stock is down 34% since last April. Weatherford stock gets an “F” grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, a “D” grade for cash flow and a “D” grade for return on equity in my Portfolio Grader tool. For more information, view my complete analysis of WFT stock.
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