Question 1

Is CAT or FERG a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). FERG offers the higher yield (1.53%), 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 FERG?

Accepted Answer

FERG has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.53%, versus 0.74% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or FERG safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 60/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or FERG better value right now?

Accepted Answer

FERG trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-16% upside, overvalued), versus -45% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	FERG
Forward yield	0.74%	1.53%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$3.56
Payout ratio	30%	33%
Years of growth	32 yr	2 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	-16.8%
5-yr total return	317%	61%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	60 (C)
Fair value estimate	$485.27	$194.95
Upside to fair value	-45%	-16%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$398.1B	$44.4B
P/E ratio	43.9	22.8

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