The Best Value Stocks to Buy Now

Market Overview - The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow reached all-time highs, driven by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) spending and its impact on earnings growth [1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates, providing additional support to the stock market [1] Investment Strategy - A potential pullback in the market may occur after significant gains since April, prompting investors to consider value stocks instead of chasing high-flying tech stocks [2] - Investors can screen for stocks that combine strong value with improving earnings outlooks as the market continues to rise [2] Value Stock Screening - The screening process utilizes Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buys) or 2 (Buys) stocks, focusing on those with price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-sales (P/S) ratios below the industry median [4][8] - The screening also considers quarterly earnings rates above the industry median and incorporates upgrades and estimate revisions to identify the top seven stocks [5][8] Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) - Ranger Energy Services specializes in high specification mobile rig well services and has seen its stock price increase by 420% over the past five years, outperforming its industry and the S&P 500 [9] - RNGR is projected to grow its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) by 53% in 2025 and an additional 11% in the following year, earning a Zacks Rank 1 [10] - The stock trades at an 18% discount to the broader Zacks Oil and Gas sector and 25% below its industry average, indicating strong value potential [13]