10 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell

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I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. My model takes into account a number of factors and statistics, and based on that research, here are 10 metals and mining stocks to consider selling.

Each one of these stocks gets an overall  “D” or “F” according to my research, meaning it is a “sell” or “strong sell.”

Kinross Gold Corp. (NYSE:KGC) explores and acquires gold-bearing properties, extracts and processes gold-containing ore, and reclaims gold-mining properties. KGC stock is down 31% in the last year, while the Dow Jones is up 9% in the same time.

KGC 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, 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, an “F” grade for cash flow and a “D” grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of KGC stock.

ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) is a global steel producer that shipped approximately 85 million tons of crude steel in 2010. MT has posted a staggering loss of 41% in the last year. MT stock gets an “F” grade for operating margin growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, a “D” 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 MT stock.

Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) is involved with the mining, refining, smelting, fabricating and recycling of aluminum and aluminum products. In the last year, AA stock has lost 36%. AA stock gets an “F” grade for earnings growth, an “F” grade for earnings momentum, an “F” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months and a “D” grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of AA stock.

Vale (NYSE:VALE) is a Brazilian metals and mining company that has watched its stock value drop 27% in the last year. VALE stock gets an “F” grade for sales growth, an “F” grade for earnings growth, an “F” 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 VALE stock.

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is engaged in the exploration, development, production and processing of minerals. Since last March, RIO stock has dropped 13%, compared to gains by the broader markets. RIO 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 and a “D” grade for cash flow. For more information, view my complete analysis of RIO stock.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) is an international mining company that works primarily with copper, gold and molybdenum. In the last 12 months, FCX has slid 21%. FCX stock gets a “D” grade for earnings 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 FCX stock.

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) is an integrated steel producer based in South Korea. While the broader markets have posted gains in the last year, PKX has posted a loss of 13%. PKX stock gets a “D” grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months and an “F” grade for cash flow. For more information, view my complete analysis of PKX stock.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (NYSE:SID) is a Brazilian company involved in mining, steel production, logistics, cement and energy. SID stock is down 34% since last March. SID stock gets an “F” grade for sales growth and a “D” grade for cash flow. For more information, view my complete analysis of SID stock.

Ivanhoe Miners (NYSE:IVN) is an international mineral exploration and development company that has reported a loss of 27% in the last 12 months. IVN stock gets an “F” grade for cash flow and an “F” grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of IVN stock.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) is a Brazilian company known for the manufacture and sale of steel products. GGB deserves a spot on this list with a yearlong loss of 19%. GGB stock gets an “F” grade for sales growth, a “D” grade for operating margin growth, a “D” grade for earnings growth and a “D” grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of GGB stock.

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