Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, February 19:

DaVita Inc. (DVA Quick QuoteDVA - Free Report) : This dialysis services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.7% over the last 60 days.

DaVita has a PEG ratio of 10.62 compared with 22.13 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL Quick QuoteCCL - Free Report) : This cruise company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% over the last 60 days.

Carnival has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.85, compared with 33.80 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Forestar Group Inc. (FOR Quick QuoteFOR - Free Report) : This residential lot development company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.1% over the last 60 days.

Forestar has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.81, compared with 22.13 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

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