Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 22nd:

Mercedes-Benz Group AG : This automotive giant carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days.

Mercedes-Benz has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.38, compared with 8.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ Quick QuoteCSIQ - Free Report) : This company that manufactures solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power and battery storage products carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% over the last 60 days.

Canadian Solar has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.18, compared with 13.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (BWMX Quick QuoteBWMX - Free Report) : This direct-to-consumer company from Mexico carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.4% over the last 60 days.

Betterware de México has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.86, compared with 11.90 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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