Group 1: Cars.com - Cars.com operates an online automotive platform offering new and used vehicle listings, expert and consumer reviews, and research tools [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and a 7% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Cars.com has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.93, significantly lower than the industry average of 22.20, and possesses a Value Score of A [2] Group 2: Grupo Cibest S.A. - Grupo Cibest S.A. is Colombia's largest bank by assets, with the largest market participation in deposit products and loans [2] - The company also carries a Zacks Rank of 1 and has seen a 7% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Grupo Cibest has a P/E ratio of 7.58 compared to the industry average of 11.50, and it holds a Value Score of A [3] Group 3: Smithfield Foods, Inc. - Smithfield Foods is a pork producer and food-processing company with a Zacks Rank of 1 [3] - The company has experienced a 3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Smithfield Foods has a P/E ratio of 9.69, which is lower than the industry average of 10.90, and it also possesses a Value Score of A [4]

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 2nd:  Jackson Financial (JXN) : This company which is a U.S. retirement services provider, supported by its diverse portfolio of differentiated products, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 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 4.83 compared with 10.60 for the ind ...