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Cato Corporation

CATONYSEConsumer Cyclical·US · USD
$3.34
+0.05 (+1.37%)
Prices as of August 13, 2026 · live

Price

Key statistics

Valuation
Market cap65.96M USD
Enterprise value127.04M USD
Trailing P/E-10.66
Forward P/E2.52
PEG ratio-0.06
Price / sales0.10
Price / book0.37
Profitability
Gross margin37.85%
Operating margin5.03%
Profit margin0.01%
Return on assets-1.21%
Return on equity0.06%
Income (TTM)
Revenue654.67M USD
Gross profit224.47M USD
EBITDA2.60M USD
Net income-144.00K USD
Diluted EPS-$0.01
Rev. growth (YoY)0.50%
Balance sheet
Total cash80.97M USD
Total debt145.03M USD
Debt / equity87.00
Current ratio1.29
Book value / share$8.76
Cash flow (TTM)
Operating cash flow2.72M USD
Levered free cash flow-1.11M USD
Shares & price
Shares outstanding19.96M
Float14.08M
Held by institutions34.31%
Beta0.58
50-day MA$3.27
200-day MA$3.21
52-week high$4.92
52-week low$2.59
Dividends
Forward rate
$0.68
Yield
20.57%
Payout ratio
0.00%
Frequency
Quarterly
Recent payments
  • 2024-09-16$0.17
Earnings (EPS)
DateEst.ActualSurprise2026-05-15-0.53-0.61−15.09%2025-11-282.942.57−12.59%2025-10-212.102.24+6.67%2023-05-170.222023-03-15-0.14
About Cato Corporation

Cato Corporation is a prominent retail company specializing in affordable fashion for women. It primarily operates through two main retail concepts: Cato and Versona. The Cato brand offers on-trend apparel, shoes, and accessories that cater to value-conscious female consumers, aiming to provide an efficient shopping experience with frequent inventory updates. Versona, on the other hand, targets a slightly more upscale customer with a range of sophisticated fashion choices and accessories. The company serves its customers through a network of physical stores strategically located across the United States, as well as through robust online retail channels. Since its inception in 1946, Cato Corporation has played a significant role in the women's fashion retail sector by offering stylish and budget-friendly options. In addition to its retail operations, the company has been notable for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, which further enhances its standing in the competitive retail landscape. Cato Corporation's emphasis on affordability, style diversity, and multi-channel retailing underscores its sustained market presence.

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
CEO
Mr. John P. Derham Cato
Employees
6,700
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC, United States

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