Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Jan. 15:

Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU Quick QuoteCGAU - Free Report) : This metals mining company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.6% over the last 60 days.

Centerra Gold Inc. Price and Consensus

Centerra Gold Inc. price-consensus-chart | Centerra Gold Inc. Quote

Centerra has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.65, compared with 25.66 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score  of B.

Centerra Gold Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Centerra Gold Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Centerra Gold Inc. Quote

Patria Investments Limited (PAX Quick QuotePAX - Free Report) : This private equity company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.

Patria Investments Limited Price and Consensus

Patria Investments Limited price-consensus-chart | Patria Investments Limited Quote

Patria Investments has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.35, compared with 24.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Patria Investments Limited PE Ratio (TTM)

Patria Investments Limited pe-ratio-ttm | Patria Investments Limited Quote

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