Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, August 13th:

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE Quick QuoteLAKE - Free Report) : This company that manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.6% over the last 60 days.

Lakeland Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus

Lakeland Industries, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Lakeland Industries, Inc. Quote

Lakeland has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 15.23, compared with 21.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Lakeland Industries, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Lakeland Industries, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Lakeland Industries, Inc. Quote

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. : This real estate investment trust carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Price and Consensus

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Quote

Medical Properties has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.46, compared with 12.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Quote

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