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The Cato Corporation CATO
Consumer Cyclical - Apparel - Retail - NYSE - US
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$ 2.27
-0.866 %
$ 45 M
Market Cap
-2.54
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CATO stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 2.27 USD, The Cato Corporation is HIDDEN

CATO Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CATO stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 2.27 USD, The Cato Corporation is HIDDEN

CATO Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CATO stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 2.27 USD, The Cato Corporation is HIDDEN

CATO Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CATO

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1M -8%
6M -155%
1Y -119%
3Y -322%
5Y -250%
All
$6.5$6.5$6.0$6.0$5.5$5.5$5.0$5.0$4.5$4.5$4.0$4.0$3.5$3.5$3.0$3.0$2.5$2.5$2.0$2.015 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '25
FINANCIALS
650 M REVENUE
-8.23%
Growth Rates
1Year -8.23%
3Years -5.47%
5Years -4.67%
7Years -3.76%
10Years -4.09%
-27.9 M OPERATING INCOME
-209.86%
Growth Rates
1Year -209.86%
3Years -19.78%
5Years -11.85%
7Years -19.79%
10Years -2.79%
-18.1 M NET INCOME
24.58%
Growth Rates
1Year 24.58%
3Years -14.22%
5Years -8.49%
7Years -17.62%
10Years -2.65%
-19.7 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-4139.41%
Growth Rates
1Year -4139.41%
3Years -9.98%
5Years -6.50%
7Years -6.45%
10Years -1.57%
29 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
46.47%
Growth Rates
1Year 46.47%
3Years 46.49%
5Years 26.81%
7Years -11.26%
10Years 11.78%
-14.1 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
12.88%
Growth Rates
1Year 12.88%
3Years 23.83%
5Years 19.50%
7Years 20.82%
10Years 15.45%
158 M REVENUE
8.03%
Growth Rates
1Year -8.23%
3Years -5.47%
5Years -4.67%
7Years -3.76%
10Years -4.09%
-15.3 M OPERATING INCOME
-4.23%
Growth Rates
1Year -209.86%
3Years -19.78%
5Years -11.85%
7Years -19.79%
10Years -2.79%
-14.1 M NET INCOME
6.78%
Growth Rates
1Year 24.58%
3Years -14.22%
5Years -8.49%
7Years -17.62%
10Years -2.65%
-6.48 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
70.69%
Growth Rates
1Year -4139.41%
3Years -9.98%
5Years -6.50%
7Years -6.45%
10Years -1.57%
7.46 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-49.65%
Growth Rates
1Year 46.47%
3Years 46.49%
5Years 26.81%
7Years -11.26%
10Years 11.78%
-1.48 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
57.50%
Growth Rates
1Year 12.88%
3Years 23.83%
5Years 19.50%
7Years 20.82%
10Years 15.45%
Balance Sheet The Cato Corporation
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Current Assets 223 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 77.7 M
Receivables 24.5 M
Other Current Assets 121 M
Non-Current Assets 267 M
Long-Term Investments 1.14 M
PP&E 209 M
Other Non-Current Assets 56.9 M
15.84 %5.00 %24.66 %42.65 %11.61 %Total Assets$490.4m
Current Liabilities 188 M
Accounts Payable 88.6 M
Short-Term Debt 57.6 M
Other Current Liabilities 42 M
Non-Current Liabilities 140 M
Long-Term Debt 88.3 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 51.6 M
27.01 %17.54 %12.81 %26.92 %15.72 %Total Liabilities$328.1m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall The Cato Corporation
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Revenue 650 M
Cost Of Revenue 436 M
Gross Profit 213 M
Operating Expenses 241 M
Operating Income -27.9 M
Other Expenses -9.82 M
Net Income -18.1 M
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RATIOS
32.84% GROSS MARGIN
32.84%
Averages
1Year 32.84%
3Years 33.38%
5Years 33.18%
7Years 34.47%
10Years 35.23%
-4.29% OPERATING MARGIN
-4.29%
Averages
1Year -4.29%
3Years -1.77%
5Years -2.70%
7Years -0.80%
10Years 0.96%
-2.78% NET MARGIN
-2.78%
Averages
1Year -2.78%
3Years -2.05%
5Years -1.92%
7Years -0.23%
10Years 1.09%
-11.13% ROE
-11.13%
Averages
1Year -11.13%
3Years -7.85%
5Years -5.67%
7Years -1.05%
10Years 2.37%
-3.99% ROA
-3.99%
Averages
1Year -3.99%
3Years -2.97%
5Years -2.22%
7Years 0.03%
10Years 2.01%
-8.68% ROIC
-8.68%
Averages
1Year -8.68%
3Years -4.34%
5Years -3.09%
7Years -0.45%
10Years 2.22%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis The Cato Corporation
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Net Income -18.1 M
Depreciation & Amortization 9.82 M
Capital Expenditures -7.87 M
Stock-Based Compensation 2.28 M
Change in Working Capital -8.95 M
Others -6.46 M
Free Cash Flow -27.6 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets The Cato Corporation
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CATO has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.17 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership The Cato Corporation
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7. News
Cato Stock Improves 16% as Q4 Loss Narrows Year Over Year CATO incurs a narrower year-over-year loss per share in Q4 as improved supply chain efficiency and cost controls help offset sales declines and margin pressures in a challenging retail environment. zacks.com - 1 month ago
CATO REPORTS 4Q AND FULL YEAR LOSS CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of ($14.1) million or ($0.74) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended February 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of ($23.4) million or ($1.14) per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK , Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE: CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE: CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE: CATO).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Cato Corporation - CATO NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 18, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Cato Corporation ("Cato" or the "Company") (NYSE:CATO). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. accessnewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

The Cato Corporation CATO

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Apparel - Retail
MARKET CAP $ 45 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit. The company's stores and e-commerce websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men's wear, and lines for kids and infants. It operates its stores and e-commerce websites under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona names. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated 1,311 stores in 32 states. It also provides credit card services to its customers, as well as layaway plans for customers who agree to make periodic payments. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Contact 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273-5975 https://www.catofashions.com
IPO Date April 22, 1987
Employees 7000
Officers Mr. Jeffrey R. Shock Senior Vice President & Controller Ms. Christin J. Reische Assistant Secretary Mr. John P. Derham Cato Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Charles D. Knight Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Gordon D. Smith Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate & Store Development Officer Mr. Stephen Headley Senior Vice President of Sourcing & MDSE Support J. Gregory Fagan Vice President & General Counsel Mr. Stevens M. Staes Secretary