Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 12:

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT Quick QuoteEAT - Free Report) : This franchisor of casual dining restaurants carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

Brinker International has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.09, compared with 21.93 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC Quick QuotePAHC - Free Report) : This animal health and mineral nutrition company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.4% over the last 60 days.

Phibro Animal Health has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.68, compared with 19.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Envista Holdings Corporation (NVST Quick QuoteNVST - Free Report) : This company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes dental products carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.9% over the last 60 days.

Envista has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 18.49, compared with 19.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

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