Cato Corporation (The)

As of July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A carries a market capitalization of 55.36M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 94.26M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

As of July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A has 19.91M shares outstanding.

These figures are as of July 31, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.38.

These figures are as of July 31, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.17 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 94.26M versus a market cap of 55.36M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A maintains a current ratio of 1.36, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -3.29, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -1.30, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 82,389.25 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 6,775.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.75 indicates how many times Cato Corporation Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A recorded an income tax benefit of -1.35M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -6.20M and -4.85M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

As of the close on October 23, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A's stock has declined approximately 43.50% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 2.14, while the 200-day moving average is 2.52.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A generated 558.19M in revenue and converted that into -4.85M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.25. EBITDA reached -4.55M, while operating income came in at -12.69M.

As of July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A holds 81.31M in cash and equivalents against 120.22M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -30.45M. Total book value stands at 145.61M, with working capital of 47.69M providing operational flexibility.

Cato Corporation Class A produced 4.71M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A posted a gross margin of 33.62, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -2.27 and net profit margin of -0.87 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A paid dividends of - - per share. The dividend payout ratio of - - indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.75, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.42, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cato Corporation Class A shareholders.

Cato Corporation Class A's most recent stock split took place on June 28, 2005 with a 2:3 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Cato Corporation Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 1.83, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.