Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, April 13th
Ternium S.A. (TX) : This manufacturer of various steel products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 12.6% over the last 60 days.
Ternium has a price/earnings to growth ratio (PEG) of 0.51, compared with 2.09 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Mercadolibre, Inc. (MELI) : This major online trading platform in Latin America has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4.2% over the last 60 days
Mercadolibre has a low PEG ratio of 1.99. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX): This manufacturer and seller of building products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 12.6% over the last 60 days.
Louisiana-Pacific has a low PEG ratio of 3.32. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE:LUK) (LUK) : This diversified financial services holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 13% over the last 60 days
Leucadia National has a PEG ratio 0.85, compared with 1.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.