Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 14th:

Atkore Inc. (ATKR Quick QuoteATKR - Free Report) : This manufacturer of electrical, safety, and infrastructure products carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.5% over the last 60 days.

Atkore has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.30, compared with 10.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of B.

PLDT Inc. (PHI Quick QuotePHI - Free Report) : This telecommunications and digital services company from the Philippines carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.1% over the last 60 days.

PLDT has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.38, compared with 17.37 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. : This electricity transmission and distribution company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.6% over the last 60 days.

Centrais Elétricas has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.24, compared with 17.37 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

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