Rating system for DGI stocks

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In the article that Fenders just linked on WEC, the author outlines his point system for rating stocks:

1. S&P Credit Rating
2. Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases
3. Current Dividend Yield
4. Payout Ratio
5. Five-year Dividend Growth Rate
6. The Quant Score from Seeking Alpha.
7. Dividend Safety Score.
8. Long-term Debt to Total Capital.

It's pretty neat, though obviously needs some time per stock to calculate.