Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, September 17:

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX Quick QuoteMAX - Free Report) : This technology-driven insurance customer acquisition and lead-generation solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 32% over the last 60 days.

MediaAlpha has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.92, compared with 21.89 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF Quick QuoteWOOF - Free Report) : This pet specialty retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 26.3% over the last 60 days.

Petco has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.92, compared with 21.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW Quick QuoteARW - Free Report) : This company that provides provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.9% over the last 60 days.

Arrow has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.02, compared with 17.80 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Learn more about the Value score and how it is calculated here.