Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, January 24th:

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL Quick QuoteRELL - Free Report) : This company that engages in the power and microwave technologies, customized display solutions, and healthcare carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.6% over the last 60 days.

Richardson Electronics has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 15.19, compared with 18.91 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a  Value Score  of B.

Vasta Platform Limited : This company that provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 111.1% over the last 60 days.

Vasta Platform has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.88, compared with 17.86 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Evercore Inc. (EVR Quick QuoteEVR - Free Report) : This independent investment banking advisory firm carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.

Evercore has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.26, compared with 14.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

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