Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, February 17:

Deluxe Corporation (DLX Quick QuoteDLX - Free Report) : This company that provides integrated payments, data, and marketing solutions nationwide for businesses carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.1% over the last 60 days.

Deluxe has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.38, compared with 10.80 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (SLDE Quick QuoteSLDE - Free Report) : This insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.9% over the last 60 days.

Slide has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.24, compared with 10.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Ford Motor Company (F Quick QuoteF - Free Report) : This automobile giant carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.

Ford has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.28, compared with 33.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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