Question 1

Is CAT or MARUF a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CAT wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). MARUF offers the higher yield (2.24%), 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 MARUF?

Accepted Answer

MARUF has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.24%, versus 0.74% for CAT.

Question 3

Is CAT or MARUF safer?

Accepted Answer

CAT has the higher dividend-safety score (89/100 vs 67/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CAT or MARUF better value right now?

Accepted Answer

MARUF trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-8% upside, fairly valued), versus -45% for CAT.

Metric	CAT	MARUF
Forward yield	0.74%	2.24%
Annual dividend	$6.52	$0.72
Payout ratio	30%	33%
Years of growth	32 yr	5 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	23.4%
5-yr total return	317%	305%
Dividend safety score	89 (A)	67 (B)
Fair value estimate	$485.27	$29.49
Upside to fair value	-45%	-8%
Frequency	quarterly	semiannual
Market cap	$398.1B	$47.8B
P/E ratio	43.9	14.4

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