Best Value Stocks to Buy for Dec. 16

Core Viewpoint - Three stocks are highlighted with strong value characteristics and a buy rank, indicating potential investment opportunities for investors as of December 16 Group 1: Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) - Capital One has a Zacks Rank of 1, indicating strong performance potential [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 14.3% over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.06, significantly lower than the S&P 500's P/E of 25.06 [1] - Capital One possesses a Value Score of A, reflecting its strong value characteristics [1] Group 2: Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC) - Phibro has a Zacks Rank of 1, suggesting strong investment potential [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 9.1% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.53, which is lower than the industry average of 44.70 [2] - Phibro also possesses a Value Score of A, indicating strong value characteristics [2] Group 3: QCR Holdings, Inc. (QCRH) - QCR Holdings has a Zacks Rank of 1, indicating strong performance potential [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 8.2% over the last 60 days [3] - The company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.74, lower than the S&P 500's P/E of 25.06 [3] - QCR Holdings possesses a Value Score of B, reflecting its value characteristics [3]