Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 27th:
Cowen Inc. (COWN): This investment banking, research, sales and trading, prime brokerage provider has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 8.3% over the last 60 days.
Cowen Group, Inc. Price and Consensus

Cowen Group, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Cowen Group, Inc. Quote
Cowen has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 2.72, compared with 16.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
Cowen Group, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Cowen Group, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Cowen Group, Inc. Quote
The Michaels Companies, Inc. (MIK): This arts and crafts specialty retail stores operator has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 74% over the last 60 days.
The Michaels Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus

The Michaels Companies, Inc. price-consensus-chart | The Michaels Companies, Inc. Quote
The Michaels Companies has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.43, compared with 18.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
The Michaels Companies, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

The Michaels Companies, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | The Michaels Companies, Inc. Quote
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI): This natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products distributor has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 100% over the last 60 days.
United Natural Foods, Inc. Price and Consensus

United Natural Foods, Inc. price-consensus-chart | United Natural Foods, Inc. Quote
United Natural Foods has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.69, compared with 39.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
United Natural Foods, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

United Natural Foods, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | United Natural Foods, Inc. Quote
Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): This retailer has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 16.4% over the last 60 days.
Big Lots, Inc. Price and Consensus

Big Lots, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Big Lots, Inc. Quote
Big Lots has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.45, compared with 50.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
Big Lots, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Big Lots, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Big Lots, Inc. Quote
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