Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, January 16th:
Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 38.6% over the last 60 days.
Xcerra Corporation Price and Consensus
Xcerrahas a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.36, compared with 24.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
Xcerra Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX): This building products manufacturer has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.8% over the last 60 days.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Price and Consensus
Louisiana-Pacific has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.59, compared with 42.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), Inc. (AEO): This specialty retailer offering on-trend clothing has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Price and Consensus
American Eagle Outfitters has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 15.86, compared with 25.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)
NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NCS): This manufacturer of metal products has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3.8% over the last 60 days.
NCI Building Systems, Inc. Price and Consensus
NCI Building Systems has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 17.29, compared with 26.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
NCI Building Systems, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)
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