Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 20th:

Petrobras (PBR Quick QuotePBR - Free Report) : This producer and seller of oil and gas in Brazil and across the world has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.9% over the last 60 days.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras Price and Consensus

Petrobras has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.43, compared with 6.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras PE Ratio (TTM)

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO Quick QuoteASO - Free Report) : This retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 36.9% over the last 60 days.

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Price and Consensus

Academy Sports and Outdoors has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.37, compared with 33.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII Quick QuoteGIII - Free Report) : This manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 18.2% over the last 60 days.

GIII Apparel Group, LTD. Price and Consensus

G-III Apparel has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.75, compared with 18.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

GIII Apparel Group, LTD. PE Ratio (TTM)

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