Question 1

Is CODI or GE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, GE wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). CODI offers the higher yield (9.45%), while GE 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, CODI or GE?

Accepted Answer

CODI has the higher forward dividend yield at 9.45%, versus 0.54% for GE.

Question 3

Is CODI or GE safer?

Accepted Answer

GE has the higher dividend-safety score (71/100 vs 40/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is CODI or GE better value right now?

Accepted Answer

CODI trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+6% upside, fairly valued), versus -19% for GE.

Metric	CODI	GE
Forward yield	9.45%	0.54%
Annual dividend	$1.00	$1.88
Payout ratio	405%	20%
Years of growth	0 yr	3 yr
5-yr dividend growth	-7.0%	48.5%
5-yr total return	-64%	431%
Dividend safety score	40 (D)	71 (B)
Fair value estimate	$10.98	$281.95
Upside to fair value	+6%	-19%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$752.4M	$354.1B
P/E ratio	—	41.2

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