The overall ratings of five Health Care Provider stocks are down on this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Skilled Healthcare Group (NYSE:) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Skilled Healthcare Group operates nursing and assisted-living homes in California, Texas, Kansas, and Nevada. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Equity, Cash Flow, and Margin Growth, SKH also gets F’s. .
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. AmerisourceBergen is a pharmaceutical services company that offers drug distribution and related services to healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. .
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Emeritus (NYSE:) takes a hit this week. Emeritus Corporation is a fully integrated senior housing services company focused on operating residential-style assisted-living communities. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Equity.
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Fresenius Medical Care (NYSE:) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D rating. Fresenius Medical Care offers kidney dialysis services and manufactures and distributes equipment and products used in the treatment of dialysis patients. .
Assisted Living Concepts (NYSE:) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Assisted Living Concepts is an assisted-living residence for senior citizens. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. The stock price has dropped 47.9% over the past month, worse than 4% increase the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. .
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