Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 9th:

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 4.67, compared with 10.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Embecta Corp. (EMBC Quick QuoteEMBC - Free Report) : This medical device company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

Embecta has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.11, compared with 24.13 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

KT Corporation (KT Quick QuoteKT - Free Report) : This telecommunications and platform services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.

KT has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.24, compared with 24.13 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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