Question 1

Is MA or NRIM a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, NRIM wins more head-to-head categories (4 vs 3). NRIM offers the higher yield (2.50%), while MA 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, MA or NRIM?

Accepted Answer

NRIM has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.50%, versus 0.61% for MA.

Question 3

Is MA or NRIM safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is MA or NRIM better value right now?

Accepted Answer

NRIM trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+85% upside, undervalued), versus -1% for MA.

Metric	MA	NRIM
Forward yield	0.61%	2.50%
Annual dividend	$3.48	$0.65
Payout ratio	18%	21%
Years of growth	14 yr	16 yr
5-yr dividend growth	13.7%	13.2%
5-yr total return	67%	149%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	89 (A)
Fair value estimate	$574.10	$48.98
Upside to fair value	-1%	+85%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$495.3B	$579.5M
P/E ratio	31.3	8.6

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