Energy stocks are doing well right now as crude oil continues to move higher. It�s not a great thing for motorists or American consumers to see gasoline or energy costs eating in to their budgets, but if you can�t beat �em � join �em! Buying energy stocks could be your best hedge against rising fuel costs.
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 identify seven energy stocks to buy.
Here they are, in alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets an �A� or �B� according to my research, meaning it is a �strong buy� or �buy.�
China Petroleum & Chemical (NYSE:SNP) � commonly referred to as Sinopec — is an energy and chemical company that operates in China, as its name suggests. In the last year, SNP stock has gained 1%. Sinopec stock gets an �A� grade for cash flow, and a �B� grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of SNP stock.
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) is involved with the exploration, production, refining, transportation, storage, distribution and selling of hydrocarbons. Ecopetrol stock has gained 54% in the last 12 months. EC stock gets a �B� grade for sales growth, a �B� grade for operating margin growth, an �A� grade for earnings momentum, an �A� grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, and an �A� grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of EC stock.
Enbridge (NYSEL:ENB) transports and distributes energy across North America, and has watched its stock value jump 25% since this time last year. Enbridge stock gets an �A� grade for sales growth, a �B� grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, and a �B� grade for return on equity.For more information, view my complete analysis of ENB stock.
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) works with consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products and certain petrochemicals. Since last April, Enterprise stock has gained 15%, compared to smaller gain by the broader markets. EPD stock gets a �B� grade for sales growth, an �A� grade for operating margin growth, a �B� grade for earnings momentum, an �A� grade for earnings growth, an �A� grade for its ability to exceed the consensus earnings estimates on Wall Street, an �A� grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months, and a �B� grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of EPD stock.
Kinder Morgan Energy (NYSE:KMP) is involved with approximately 29,000 miles of pipelines and 180 pipeline terminals. KMP stock is up 10% in the last year. KMP stock gets a �B� grade for earnings growth, an �A� grade for earnings momentum, and a �B� grade for the magnitude in which earnings projections have increased over the past months. For more information, view my complete analysis of KMP stock.
Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) owns 11% of the limited partner interests of the Kinder Morgan Energy Partners but is a wholly different stock. This is also a buy. In the last 12 months, KMI stock is up 31%. KMI stock gets an �A� grade for return on equity. For more information, view my complete analysis of KMI stock.
TransCanada (NYSE:TRP) works with natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines and energy. TransCanada rounds out the list with a 3% gain in the past year. TRP stock gets a �B� grade for operating margin growth, and a �B� grade for earnings growth. For more information, view my complete analysis of TRP stock.
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