5 Dividend Paying Stocks Worth a Closer Look

We generated this list of stocks by filtering for large companies with low valuations, earnings growth, high returns on capital and at least a modest dividend yield. These characteristics are powerful investment traits. These companies do not necessarily have the market's highest dividend yields but we like them because of their overall appeal and safety. These companies each hold a strong brand value and a strong competitive edge in their respective industries. Investors would be wise to take a closer look at these companies.Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Trailing P/E: 11.56 Forward P/E: 8.95 Return on Assets: 10.37% Dividend Yield: 2.9% The global petroleum giant is the largest U.S. company by market capitalization. As of December 31, 2010, the company operated 30,494 wells throughout the world and 24,809 million oil equivalent barrels of proven reserves. Total liquids production has been generally stable over the last few years. In 2008, 2009... Read more