While gurus hold positions in these companies, the share prices and returns continue to fall. The following are the worst-performing stocks over the past six months with a long-term presence in more than five gurus' portfolios.
Shares of Nokia Oyj NOK declined 8.09% over the last six months. The stock is held by 10 gurus.
The telecommunication equipment provider has a $27.64 billion market cap. The stock is trading with a forward price-earnings ratio of 20.12. The share price of $4.99 is 24.96% below the 52-week high and 5.94% above the 52-week low.
Over the last 10 years, the stock has fallen 66%. Over the last five years, the company's revenue has grown 7.60%. The return on equity of -3.93% and return on assets of -1.52% are underperforming 76% of companies in the Communication Equipment industry.
The company's largest guru shareholder is John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.39% of outstanding shares, followed by Ron Baron (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.19% and Charles Brandes (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.16%.
BT Group PLC BT is held by three gurus. The stock tumbled 13.59% over the last six months.
The company, which provides fixed-line phone services, has a market cap of $24.84 billion. The stock is trading with a price-earnings ratio of 8.49. The share price of $12.71 is 26.66% below the 52-week high and 3.0% above the 52-week low. Over the past decade, the stock has climbed 49.95%.
Over the last five years, the company's revenue has grown 1.80%. The return on equity of 22.06% and return on assets of 4.66% are outperforming 61% of companies in the Telecom Services industry.
With 0.06% of outstanding shares, Jim Simons (Trades, Portfolio)’ Renaissance Technologies is the company's largest guru shareholder, followed by Steven Cohen (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.01%.
Shares of Halliburton Co. HAL declined 9.07% over the last six months. The stock is held by 19 gurus.
The oilfield services company has a market cap of $20.18 billion. The stock is trading with a price-earnings ratio of 11.19. The share price of $23 is 52.16% below its 52-week high and 7.24% above its 52-week low. Over the past decade, it has lost 28%.
Over the last five years, the company’s revenue has fallen 7.50%. While the return on equity of 19.44% is underperforming the sector, the return on assets of 6.79% is outperforming 50% of companies in the Oil and Gas Equipment and Services industry.
The company's largest guru shareholder is Dodge & Cox with 3.28% of outstanding shares, followed by Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.42% and Sarah Ketterer (Trades, Portfolio) with 1.08%.
Shares of The Kroger Co. KR declined 16.80% over the last six months. The stock is held by 10 gurus.
The grocer has a market cap of $17.63 billion. The stock is trading with a price-earnings ratio of 9.57. The share price of $21.85 is 33.26% below the 52-week high and 1.77% above the 52-week low. Over the last 10 years, it has returned a gain of 56%.
Over the last five years, its revenue has grown 8.80%. The return on equity of 23.64% and return on assets of 4.78% are outperforming 62% of companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
With 0.23% of outstanding shares, Pioneer Investments (Trades, Portfolio) is the company's largest guru shareholder, followed by the Smead Value Fund (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.15% and Lee Ainslie (Trades, Portfolio) with 0.07%.
ArcelorMittal SA MT declined 13.30% over the last six months. The stock is held by two gurus.
The steel manufacturer has a $17.2 billion market cap. The stock is trading with a price-earnings ratio of 4.25. The share price of $17.21 is 47.74% below the 52-week high and 17.39% above the 52-week low. Over the past decade, it has fallen 77%.
Over the last five years, its revenue has declined 6.40%. The return on equity of 10.70% and return on assets of 4.96% are outperforming 72% of companies in the Steel industry.
The company's largest guru shareholder is Simons’ firm with 0.08% of outstanding shares.
Disclosure: I do not own any stocks mentioned.
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