1. The methodology involves scoring and ranking 55 stocks across 11 sectors using earnings yield, dividend yield, and 5-year dividend CAGR; 2. Stocks without dividends are excluded to focus on dividend growth, momentum, and value; 3. The top stocks by sector are evaluated and backtested in an equal-weighted format, showing outperformance versus the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested and less volatility.