For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL –August 24, 2017 - Stocks in this week’s article include PTC Inc.(NASDAQ:PTC – Free Report), Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR – Free Report), Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA – Free Report), Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI – Free Report) and First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG – Free Report).
5 Toxic Stocks to Cast Aside or Sell Short for Profit
Successful investing depends upon proper identification of overpriced stocks and rightly priced stocks. However, the fairly priced stocks and the overhyped toxic stocks are mingled in the marketplace in such a way that it becomes very difficult to distinguish them. Investors who can accurately figure out the toxic stocks and cast them aside at the right time are likely to benefit.
Usually, toxic stocks are susceptible to outside shocks and are burdened with high levels of debt. Also, price of the toxic stocks is unjustifiably high. The irrationally inflated price of the toxic stocks is only short-lived as the inherent value of these stocks is lower than the current bloated price.
The higher price of toxic stocks is either due to an irrational exuberance associated with them or some serious fundamental lacunae in the stock. Owning such stocks for a longer period of time may result in huge loss of wealth.
On the other hand, investors may gain from the accurate identification of toxic stocks with the help of an investing strategy called short selling. This strategy allows you to sell a stock first and then buy it when the price falls.
While short selling excels in bear markets, it typically loses money in bull markets.
So, identifying toxic stocks and discarding them at the right time is the key to shield your portfolio from big losses. Profits can be made by short selling them.
Screening Criteria
Here is a winning strategy that will help you to identify overpriced toxic stocks:
Most recent Debt/Equity Ratio greater than the median industry average: High debt/equity ratio implies high leverage. High leverage indicates a huge level of repayment that the company has to make in connection with the debt amount.
P/E using 12-month forward EPS estimate greater than 50: A very high forward P/E implies that a stock is highly overvalued.
% Change in F (1) and F (2) Estimate (12 Weeks) less than -5: Negative EPS estimate revision for this and the next fiscal year during the past 12 weeks points to analysts’ pessimism.
Zacks Rank more than or equal to #3 (Hold): We have not considered Buy-rated stocks that generally outperform the market.
Here are five of the 16 toxic stocks that showed up on the screen:
PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC – Free Report) is a Needham, MA-based software company engaged in developing, marketing and supporting software solutions. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates remained unchanged at 37 cents. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Oklahoma City, OK-based Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR – Free Report) is a crude-oil concentrated, independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Over the past one-month period, its current quarter estimates remained unchanged at a penny per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
Houston, TX-based Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA – Free Report) is engaged in exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates declined from 11 cents to 8 cents per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
Quincy, IL-based Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI – Free Report) is engaged in manufacturing and sale of wheels, tires, wheel and tire assemblies, and undercarriage systems and components for off-highway vehicles. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates have remained unchanged at a penny per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Vancouver, Canada-based First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG – Free Report) is engaged in the production, development, exploration, and acquisition of silver mines in Mexico. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates have changed from a gain of 5 cents per share to a loss of a penny.
The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL –August 24, 2017 - Stocks in this week’s article include PTC Inc.(NASDAQ:PTC – Free Report), Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR – Free Report), Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA – Free Report), Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI – Free Report) and First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG – Free Report).
5 Toxic Stocks to Cast Aside or Sell Short for Profit
Successful investing depends upon proper identification of overpriced stocks and rightly priced stocks. However, the fairly priced stocks and the overhyped toxic stocks are mingled in the marketplace in such a way that it becomes very difficult to distinguish them. Investors who can accurately figure out the toxic stocks and cast them aside at the right time are likely to benefit.
Usually, toxic stocks are susceptible to outside shocks and are burdened with high levels of debt. Also, price of the toxic stocks is unjustifiably high. The irrationally inflated price of the toxic stocks is only short-lived as the inherent value of these stocks is lower than the current bloated price.
The higher price of toxic stocks is either due to an irrational exuberance associated with them or some serious fundamental lacunae in the stock. Owning such stocks for a longer period of time may result in huge loss of wealth.
On the other hand, investors may gain from the accurate identification of toxic stocks with the help of an investing strategy called short selling. This strategy allows you to sell a stock first and then buy it when the price falls.
While short selling excels in bear markets, it typically loses money in bull markets.
So, identifying toxic stocks and discarding them at the right time is the key to shield your portfolio from big losses. Profits can be made by short selling them.
Screening Criteria
Here is a winning strategy that will help you to identify overpriced toxic stocks:
Most recent Debt/Equity Ratio greater than the median industry average: High debt/equity ratio implies high leverage. High leverage indicates a huge level of repayment that the company has to make in connection with the debt amount.
P/E using 12-month forward EPS estimate greater than 50: A very high forward P/E implies that a stock is highly overvalued.
% Change in F (1) and F (2) Estimate (12 Weeks) less than -5: Negative EPS estimate revision for this and the next fiscal year during the past 12 weeks points to analysts’ pessimism.
Zacks Rank more than or equal to #3 (Hold): We have not considered Buy-rated stocks that generally outperform the market.
Here are five of the 16 toxic stocks that showed up on the screen:
PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC – Free Report) is a Needham, MA-based software company engaged in developing, marketing and supporting software solutions. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates remained unchanged at 37 cents. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Oklahoma City, OK-based Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR – Free Report) is a crude-oil concentrated, independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Over the past one-month period, its current quarter estimates remained unchanged at a penny per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
Houston, TX-based Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA – Free Report) is engaged in exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates declined from 11 cents to 8 cents per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
Quincy, IL-based Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI – Free Report) is engaged in manufacturing and sale of wheels, tires, wheel and tire assemblies, and undercarriage systems and components for off-highway vehicles. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates have remained unchanged at a penny per share. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Vancouver, Canada-based First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG – Free Report) is engaged in the production, development, exploration, and acquisition of silver mines in Mexico. Over the past one-month period, current quarter estimates have changed from a gain of 5 cents per share to a loss of a penny.
The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Get the rest of the stocks on the list and start putting this and other ideas to the test. It can all be done with the Research Wizard stock picking and backtesting software.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today.
About Screen of the Week
Zacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use. Each week, Zacks Profit from the Pros free email newsletter shares a new screening strategy. Learn more about it here https://at.zacks.com/?id=112
About Zacks
Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1978. The later formation of the Zacks Rank, a proprietary stock picking system; continues to outperform the market by nearly a 3 to 1 margin. The best way to unlock the profitable stock recommendations and market insights of Zacks Investment Research is through our free daily email newsletter; Profit from the Pros. In short, it's your steady flow of Profitable ideas GUARANTEED to be worth your time!Click here for your free subscription to Profit from the Pros.
Get the full Report on PTC - FREE
Get the full Report on CLR - FREE
Get the full Report on APA - FREE
Get the full Report on TWI - FREE
Get the full Report on AG - FREE
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Contact: Jim Giaquinto
Company: Zacks.com
Phone: 312-265-9268
Email: pr@zacks.com
Visit: https://www.zacks.com/performance
Zacks.com provides investment resources and informs you of these resources, which you may choose to use in making your own investment decisions. Zacks is providing information on this resource to you subject to the Zacks "Terms and Conditions of Service" disclaimer. www.zacks.com/disclaimer.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss.This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.