Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 20th:Petrobras PBR: This producer and seller of oil and gas in Brazil and across the world has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.9% over the last 60 days.Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras Price and Consensus Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras price-consensus-chart | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras QuotePetrobras has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.43, compared with 6.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras PE Ratio (TTM) Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras pe-ratio-ttm | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras QuoteAcademy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ASO: This retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 36.9% over the last 60 days.Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Price and Consensus Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. QuoteAcademy Sports and Outdoors has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.37, compared with 33.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM) Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. QuoteG-III Apparel Group, Ltd. GIII: This manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 18.2% over the last 60 days.GIII Apparel Group, LTD. Price and Consensus GIII Apparel Group, LTD. price-consensus-chart | GIII Apparel Group, LTD. QuoteG-III Apparel has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 8.75, compared with 18.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.GIII Apparel Group, LTD. PE Ratio (TTM) GIII Apparel Group, LTD. pe-ratio-ttm | GIII Apparel Group, LTD. QuoteSee the full list of top ranked stocks here.Learn more about the Value score and how it is calculated here. Zacks’ Top Picks to Cash in on Artificial Intelligence This world-changing technology is projected to generate $100S of billions by 2025. From self-driving cars to consumer data analysis, people are relying on machines more than we ever have before. Now is the time to capitalize on the 4th Industrial Revolution. Zacks’ urgent special report reveals 6 AI picks investors need to know about today.See 6 Artificial Intelligence Stocks With Extreme Upside Potential>>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras (PBR): Free Stock Analysis Report GIII Apparel Group, LTD. (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research