Best Value Stocks to Buy for March 17th

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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 17th:

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU - Free Report) : This coal company carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 123.2% over the last 60 days.

Peabody Energy Corporation Price and Consensus

Peabody has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 2.70, compared with 7.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Peabody Energy Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

 

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH - Free Report) : This automotive retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.9% over the last 60 days.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Price and Consensus

Sonic has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.61, compared with 6.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

 

Alcoa Corporation (AA - Free Report) : This industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 61.6% over the last 60 days.

Alcoa Price and Consensus

Alcoa has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.23, compared with 10.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Alcoa PE Ratio (TTM)

 

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