Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, June 9:

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (THG Quick QuoteTHG - Free Report) : This insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 9.5% over the last 60 days.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Price and Consensus

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The Hanover Insurance Group has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.52 compared with 23.13 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Scoreof A.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

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DaVita Inc. (DVA Quick QuoteDVA - Free Report) : This kidney dialysis company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 6.4% over the last 60 days.

DaVita Inc. Price and Consensus

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DaVita has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.75 compared with 25.80 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

DaVita Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW Quick QuotePLOW - Free Report) : This commercial vehicle solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 15.4% over the last 60 days.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Price and Consensus

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Quote

Douglas Dynamics has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 15.17 compared with 23.13 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

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