Top Ranked Value Stocks to Buy for January 4th

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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, January 4th:

Francesca's Holdings Corporation : This operator of a chain of retail boutiques has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings soaring 7% over the last 60 days.

FRANCESCAS HLDG Price and Consensus

 

Francesca's Holdings has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.94, compared with 20.20 for the industry. The company possess a Value Score of B.

Dean Foods Company : This food and beverage company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.2% over the last 60 days.

DEAN FOODS CO Price and Consensus

 

Dean Foods has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.58, compared with 24.60 for the industry. The company possess a Value Score of A.

The Chemours Company (CC - Free Report) : This provider of performance chemicals has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings soaring 33.7% over the last 60 days.

CHEMOURS COMPNY Price and Consensus

 

Chemours has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.10, compared with 15.10 for the industry. The company possess a Value Score of A.

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI - Free Report) : This casino and resort operator has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 7.9% over the last 90 days.

MONARCH CASINO Price and Consensus

 

Monarch Casino & Resort has a P/E ratio of 18.18, compared with 12.70 for the industry. The company possess a Value Score of B.

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