Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, March 16:

Mistras Group, Inc. (MG Quick QuoteMG - Free Report) : This industrial testing and inspection services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.

Mistras Group has a PEG ratio of 0.84 compared with 0.97 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR Quick QuoteNESR - Free Report) : This oilfield services company carriesa Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

National Energy Services Reunited has a PEG ratio of 0.52 compared with 1.06 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

TTEC Holdings, Inc. (TTEC Quick QuoteTTEC - Free Report) : This customer experience services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.

TTEC has a PEG ratio of 0.31 compared with 0.92 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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