Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value character istics for investors to consider today, February 3

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX Quick QuoteCX - Free Report) : This cement and construction materials company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.5% over the last 60 days.

CEMEX has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.57 compared with 23.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Scoreof B.

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (TCBI Quick QuoteTCBI - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Texas Capital Bankcarries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.6% over the last 60 days.

Texas Capital Bancshares has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.29 compared with 22.44 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Alerus Financial Corporation (ALRS Quick QuoteALRS - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Alerus Financial, National Association 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.

Alerus Financial Corporation has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.71 compared with 22.44 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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