Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 12th:

J.Jill, Inc. (JILL Quick QuoteJILL - Free Report) : This omnichannel women's apparel retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.2% over the last 60 days.

J.Jill, Inc. Price and Consensus

J.Jill, Inc. price-consensus-chart | J.Jill, Inc. Quote

Jill has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.23, compared with 12.10 for the industry. The company possesses a  Value Score  of A.

J.Jill, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

J.Jill, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | J.Jill, Inc. Quote

Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE Quick QuoteBTE - Free Report) : This crude oil and natural gas company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24.1% over the last 60 days.

Baytex Energy Corp Price and Consensus

Baytex Energy Corp price-consensus-chart | Baytex Energy Corp Quote

Baytex has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.22, compared with 9.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Baytex Energy Corp PE Ratio (TTM)

Baytex Energy Corp pe-ratio-ttm | Baytex Energy Corp Quote

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