Question 1

Is CAT or ENS a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (4 vs 3). CAT offers the higher yield (0.69%), while CAT has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, CAT or ENS?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher forward dividend yield at 0.69%, versus 0.46% for ENS.

Question 3

Is CAT or ENS safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 89/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or ENS better value right now?

Accepted Answer

ENS trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-2% upside, fairly valued), versus -47% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	ENS
Forward yield	0.69%	0.46%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$1.05
Payout ratio	30%	13%
Years of growth	32 yr	3 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	7.5%
5-yr total return	318%	129%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	89 (A)
Fair value estimate	$485.90	$219.33
Upside to fair value	-47%	-2%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$454.1B	$8.3B
P/E ratio	49.2	29.6

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