Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 2nd:

BAE Systems plc (BAESY Quick QuoteBAESY - Free Report) : This company that provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% over the last 60 days.

Bae Systems PLC Price and Consensus

BAE has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.05, compared with 36.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Bae Systems PLC PE Ratio (TTM)

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (JRVR Quick QuoteJRVR - Free Report) : This specialty insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.6% over the last 60 days.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. Price and Consensus

James River has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.30, compared with 17.54 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. PE Ratio (TTM)

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK Quick QuoteCHK - Free Report) : This exploration and production company of oil and natural gas carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19.2% over the last 60 days.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Price and Consensus

Chesapeake has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.49, compared with 17.49 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

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