Question 1

Is CAT or VRSK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). VRSK offers the higher yield (1.16%), 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 VRSK?

Accepted Answer

VRSK has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.16%, versus 0.80% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or VRSK safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (92/100 vs 78/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or VRSK better value right now?

Accepted Answer

VRSK trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-11% upside, fairly valued), versus -39% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	VRSK
Forward yield	0.80%	1.16%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$2.00
Payout ratio	26%	29%
Years of growth	32 yr	6 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	10.8%
5-yr total return	297%	-17%
Dividend safety score	92 (A)	78 (B)
Fair value estimate	$492.78	$156.39
Upside to fair value	-39%	-11%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$366.0B	$22.3B
P/E ratio	34.3	26.2

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