On April 27, three stocks were highlighted as strong buys based on value characteristics and Zacks Rank #1 ratings. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) saw a 44.2% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings over the last 60 days, and it has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.65, significantly lower than the industry average of 14.90.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) also holds a Zacks Rank #1, with a 1.9% boost in the earnings estimate for the current year. Its P/E ratio stands at 16.55, compared to 22.92 for the S&P 500. Meanwhile, V.F. Corporation (VFC) reported a 4.6% increase in anticipated next-year earnings and boasts a P/E ratio of 17.33 against the S&P’s 26.24.
