Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, May 14th:

Strattec Security STRT: This company which designs, develops, manufactures and markets mechanical locks, electro-mechanical locks and related products for automotive manufacturers with operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its second quarter earnings increasing 11.3% over the last 60 days.

Strattec Security Corporation Price and ConsensusStrattec Security Corporation Price and Consensus

Strattec Security Corporation price-consensus-chart | Strattec Security Corporation Quote

Strattec Security has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.93 compared with 22.54 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Strattec Security Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)Strattec Security Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

Strattec Security Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | Strattec Security Corporation Quote

Monro Muffler Brake MNRO: This company which operates a chain of stores providing automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, Corporate and Investment Banking, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 10.1% over the last 60 days.

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Price and ConsensusMonro Muffler Brake, Inc. Price and Consensus

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Quote

Monro Muffler Brake has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.75 compared with 22.88 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Quote

Southwest Gas SWX: This regulated utility company that provides natural gas services, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% over the last 60 days.

Southwest Gas Corporation Price and ConsensusSouthwest Gas Corporation Price and Consensus

Southwest Gas Corporation price-consensus-chart | Southwest Gas Corporation Quote

Southwest Gas has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 18.23 compared with 22.54 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Southwest Gas Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)Southwest Gas Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

Southwest Gas Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | Southwest Gas Corporation Quote

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