The Cato Corporation (CATO)
NYSE: CATO · Real-Time Price · USD
2.610
+0.010 (0.38%)
Sep 4, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT - Market open
The Cato Corporation Ratios and Metrics
Market cap in millions USD. Fiscal year is February - January.
Millions USD. Fiscal year is Feb - Jan.
Total Valuation
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 4, 2026 | Jan '26 Jan 31, 2026 | Feb '25 Feb 1, 2025 | Feb '24 Feb 3, 2024 | Jan '23 Jan 28, 2023 | Jan '22 Jan 29, 2022 |
| 50 | 57 | 65 | 134 | 201 | 336 | |
Market Cap Growth | -42.24% | -11.18% | -51.63% | -33.35% | -40.30% | 34.98% |
Enterprise Value | 94 | 138 | 88 | 138 | 196 | 271 |
Last Close Price | 2.60 | 3.05 | 3.35 | 6.25 | 8.42 | 12.64 |
Price Ratios
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 4, 2026 | Jan '26 Jan 31, 2026 | Feb '25 Feb 1, 2025 | Feb '24 Feb 3, 2024 | Jan '23 Jan 28, 2023 | Jan '22 Jan 29, 2022 |
PE Ratio | - | - | - | - | 4893.98 | 9.63 |
Forward PE | - | 15.66 | 15.66 | 15.66 | 15.66 | 15.66 |
PS Ratio | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.44 |
PB Ratio | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.89 | 1.32 |
P/TBV Ratio | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.89 | 1.32 |
P/FCF Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | 6.04 |
P/OCF Ratio | 18.15 | - | - | 280.37 | 15.01 | 5.62 |
EV Ratios
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 4, 2026 | Jan '26 Jan 31, 2026 | Feb '25 Feb 1, 2025 | Feb '24 Feb 3, 2024 | Jan '23 Jan 28, 2023 | Jan '22 Jan 29, 2022 |
EV/Sales Ratio | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.35 |
EV/EBITDA Ratio | - | - | - | - | 36.79 | 5.50 |
EV/EBIT Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | 7.34 |
EV/FCF Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | 4.87 |
Financial Efficiency
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 4, 2026 | Jan '26 Jan 31, 2026 | Feb '25 Feb 1, 2025 | Feb '24 Feb 3, 2024 | Jan '23 Jan 28, 2023 | Jan '22 Jan 29, 2022 |
Debt / Equity Ratio | 0.83 | 0.96 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.73 |
Debt / EBITDA Ratio | 2.21 | 2.35 | 2.88 | 2.44 | 2.23 | 1.55 |
Debt / FCF Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | 3.31 |
Net Debt / Equity Ratio | 0.27 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.07 |
Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio | -8.22 | -17.92 | -3.61 | -4.87 | 8.64 | 0.38 |
Net Debt / FCF Ratio | - | -14.70 | -2.47 | -4.16 | -7.60 | 0.33 |
Asset Turnover | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.28 | 1.26 |
Inventory Turnover | 4.75 | 4.44 | 4.17 | 4.41 | 4.30 | 4.32 |
Quick Ratio | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.91 |
Current Ratio | 1.36 | 1.24 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.37 | 1.46 |
Return on Equity (ROE) | -3.29% | -3.70% | -10.18% | -11.43% | 0.01% | 14.72% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | -2.13% | -2.01% | -3.71% | -2.27% | -0.43% | 3.76% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | -6.60% | -6.06% | -11.79% | -7.32% | -0.02% | 11.99% |
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | -5.40% | -5.30% | -10.60% | -6.30% | -1.20% | 9.50% |
Yields
Fiscal Year | Current | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period Ending | Sep '26 Sep 4, 2026 | Jan '26 Jan 31, 2026 | Feb '25 Feb 1, 2025 | Feb '24 Feb 3, 2024 | Jan '23 Jan 28, 2023 | Jan '22 Jan 29, 2022 |
Earnings Yield | -11.23% | -10.29% | -27.92% | -17.90% | 0.01% | 10.96% |
FCF Yield | -2.21% | -9.09% | -42.70% | -9.01% | -3.02% | 16.57% |
Dividend Yield | - | - | 15.22% | 10.89% | 8.08% | 3.56% |
Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | 49548.28% | 27.07% |
Buyback Yield / Dilution | 1.31% | 2.40% | 0.73% | 2.71% | 5.60% | 6.31% |
Total Shareholder Return | 1.31% | 2.40% | 15.95% | 13.60% | 13.68% | 9.87% |