Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 22: 

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST Quick QuoteVIST - Free Report) : This oil and gas exploration and production company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 48.7% over the last 60 days.  

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR Price and Consensus

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR price-consensus-chart | Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR Quote

Vista Energy has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.64, compared with 6.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A. 

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR PE Ratio (TTM)

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR pe-ratio-ttm | Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR Quote

OppFi Inc. (OPFI Quick QuoteOPFI - Free Report) : This FinTech company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 10.6% over the last 60 days.  

OppFi Inc. Price and Consensus

OppFi Inc. price-consensus-chart | OppFi Inc. Quote

OppFi has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.84, compared with 12.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.  

OppFi Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

OppFi Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | OppFi Inc. Quote

Macy's, Inc. (M Quick QuoteM - Free Report) : This omnichannel retail company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.2% over the last 60 days.  

Macy's, Inc. Price and Consensus

Macy's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Macy's, Inc. Quote

Macy’s has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.02, compared with 22.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A. 

Macy's, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Macy's, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Macy's, Inc. Quote

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