Question 1

Is CAT or TFII a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). TFII offers the higher yield (1.50%), 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 TFII?

Accepted Answer

TFII has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.50%, versus 0.80% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or TFII safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (92/100 vs 79/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or TFII better value right now?

Accepted Answer

TFII trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+30% upside, undervalued), versus -39% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	TFII
Forward yield	0.80%	1.50%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$1.88
Payout ratio	26%	46%
Years of growth	32 yr	10 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	17.7%
5-yr total return	297%	13%
Dividend safety score	92 (A)	79 (B)
Fair value estimate	$492.78	$163.16
Upside to fair value	-39%	+30%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$366.0B	$10.1B
P/E ratio	34.3	30.1

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