Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, August 27th:

Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN Quick QuoteJXN - Free Report) : This insurance company which provides a suite of annuities to retail investors carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.9% over the last 60 days.

Jackson Financial has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.78, compared with 10.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB Quick QuoteCOLB - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Umpqua Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.6% over the last 60 days.

Columbia Banking has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.27, compared with 23.97 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. : This footwear designer and manufacturer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.4% over the last 60 days.

Skechers has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.44, compared with 19.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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