Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, May 17th:

Evolution Petroleum Corporation (EPM Quick QuoteEPM - Free Report) : This energy company engaging in the business of onshore oil and gas carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 20.7% over the last 60 days.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Price and Consensus

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Quote

Evolution Petroleum has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.65, compared with 8.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of B.

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Evolution Petroleum Corporation, Inc. Quote

Steelcase Inc. : This furniture and architectural products company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.

Steelcase Inc. Price and Consensus

Steelcase Inc. price-consensus-chart | Steelcase Inc. Quote

Steelcase has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.78, compared with 19.73 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Steelcase Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Steelcase Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Steelcase Inc. Quote

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