Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, April 20:

H World Group Limited (HTHT Quick QuoteHTHT - Free Report) : This hotel franchise based out of China carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.5% over the last 60 days.

H World Group has a PEG ratio of 1.07 compared with 1.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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 has a PEG ratio of 1.06 compared with 1.48 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof B.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE Quick QuoteFIVE - Free Report) : This company that operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.7% over the last 60 days.

Five Below has a PEG ratio of 1.80 compared with 2.69 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A.

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