Credit: Shutterstock photoHere are four stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, February 2nd:
Korn/Ferry International (KFY): This leading executive recruitment firm has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.9% over the last 60 days.
Korn/Ferry International Price and Consensus
Korn/Ferry International Price and Consensus | Korn/Ferry International Quote
Korn/Ferry International's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.73, compared with 18.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
Korn/Ferry International PE Ratio (TTM)
Korn/Ferry International PE Ratio (TTM) | Korn/Ferry International Quote
Fidelity Southern Corporation (LION): This banking and investment services provider has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings soaring 4.6% over the last 60 days.
Fidelity Southern Corporation Price and Consensus
Fidelity Southern Corporation Price and Consensus | Fidelity Southern Corporation Quote
Fidelity Southern's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.75, compared with 20.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
Fidelity Southern Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)
Fidelity Southern Corporation PE Ratio (TTM) | Fidelity Southern Corporation Quote
ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN): This leading non-governmental employment services organizationhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 0.5% over the last 60 days.
ManpowerGroup Price and Consensus
ManpowerGroup Price and Consensus | ManpowerGroup Quote
ManpowerGroup's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.64, compared with 18.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
ManpowerGroup PE Ratio (TTM)
ManpowerGroup PE Ratio (TTM) | ManpowerGroup Quote
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (MSL): This bank holding companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.5% over the last 60 days.
MidSouth Bancorp Price and Consensus
MidSouth Bancorp Price and Consensus | MidSouth Bancorp Quote
MidSouth Bancorp's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 17.35, compared with 20.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
MidSouth Bancorp PE Ratio (TTM)
MidSouth Bancorp PE Ratio (TTM) | MidSouth Bancorp Quote
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