Question 1

Is CAT or SPXSF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). SPXSF offers the higher yield (2.55%), 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 SPXSF?

Accepted Answer

SPXSF has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.55%, versus 0.74% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or SPXSF safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 46/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or SPXSF better value right now?

Accepted Answer

SPXSF trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-37% upside, overvalued), versus -45% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	SPXSF
Forward yield	0.74%	2.55%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$2.27
Payout ratio	30%	75%
Years of growth	32 yr	8 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	17.4%
5-yr total return	317%	-51%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	46 (D)
Fair value estimate	$485.27	$56.09
Upside to fair value	-45%	-37%
Frequency	quarterly	semiannual
Market cap	$398.1B	$6.8B
P/E ratio	43.9	31.6

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