Question 1

Is CF or RIO a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, CF wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 2). RIO offers the higher yield (4.50%), while CF 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, CF or RIO?

Accepted Answer

RIO has the higher forward dividend yield at 4.50%, versus 1.80% for CF.

Question 3

Is CF or RIO safer?

Accepted Answer

CF has the higher dividend-safety score (95/100 vs 63/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CF or RIO better value right now?

Accepted Answer

CF trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-3% upside, fairly valued), versus -33% for RIO.

Metric	CF	RIO
Forward yield	1.80%	4.50%
Annual dividend	$2.40	$4.65
Payout ratio	15%	54%
Years of growth	0 yr	0 yr
5-yr dividend growth	10.8%	-0.7%
5-yr total return	139%	55%
Dividend safety score	95 (A)	63 (C)
Fair value estimate	$129.06	$69.45
Upside to fair value	-3%	-33%
Frequency	quarterly	semiannual
Market cap	$20.2B	$168.0B
P/E ratio	9.9	14.0

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