For the current week, the overall ratings of five capital markets stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
This week, Medallion Financial (TAXI) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Medallion Financial is a specialty finance company that originates and services loans financing the purchase of taxicab medallions and related assets. TAXI also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at TAXI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAXI stock.
Solar Capital (SLRC) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Solar Capital is an an externally managed finance company. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SLRC stock.
This is a rough week for Ellington Financial (EFC). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Ellington Financial acquires and manages mortgage-related assets. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at EFC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EFC stock.
Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc. Class A (SAMG) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. The stock also rates an F in Margin Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SAMG stock.
The rating of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) declines this week from a D to an F. LPL Financial Holdings offers technology, brokerage and investment advisory services through business relationships with all types of financial advisors. To get an in-depth look at LPLA, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LPLA 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.
