Addus HomeCare ( ADUS - Snapshot Report ) delivered an 11.8% earnings surprise in the third quarter, marking its third beat in the past four quarters. Earnings estimates Addus have been on the rise since the report, helping it become a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) on January 3, 2013. With an impressive valuation, including a price-to-book (P/B) multiple of just 0.9 and a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio as low as 0.3, this stock offers a promising proposition for value investors. Addus HomeCare is a provider of health care services in the residential setting. Addus caters to the needs of older citizens and those who may be dually eligible. By providing a range of home-based care, the company's services permit people to stay at home longer. Addus has a market capitalization of about $79.3 million.