Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 31:

Matson, Inc. (MATX Quick QuoteMATX - Free Report) : This ocean transportation and logistics provider carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.3% over the last 60 days.

Matson, Inc. Price and Consensus

Matson, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Matson, Inc. Quote

Matson has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.73 compared with 20.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Scoreof A.

Matson, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

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H&R Block, Inc. (HRB Quick QuoteHRB - Free Report) : This DIY tax return preparation services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.8% over the last 60 days.

H&R Block, Inc. Price and Consensus

H&R Block, Inc. price-consensus-chart | H&R Block, Inc. Quote

H&R Block has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.51 compared with 14.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

H&R Block, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

H&R Block, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | H&R Block, Inc. Quote

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. : This bank holding company for CrossFirst Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 60 days.

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Price and Consensus

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. price-consensus-chart | CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Quote

CrossFirst Bankshares has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.40 compared with 12.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Quote

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