Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 8th:

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 has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.99, compared with 35.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

First Bank (FRBA Quick QuoteFRBA - Free Report) : This banking products and services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.3% over the last 60 days.

First Bank has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.83, compared with 10.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. : This savings and loan holding company for Flagstar Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.3% over the last 60 days.

Flagstar Bancorp has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.79, compared with 11.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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