The Cato Corporation (CATO) Investment Research Dashboard
About The Cato Corporation (CATO) stock analysis
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Investment Score
A systematic tri-factor framework (valuation, quality, momentum) using trailing twelve-month fundamentals and current price momentum—aligned with the full investment score dashboard.
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0-39
Defensive posture
40-54
Mixed / wait for confirmation
55-69
Constructive setup
70-100
Attractive zone
Total Score
Value
Cheapness vs fundamentals and cash generation
Quality
Durability of profitability and balance sheet
Momentum
Price trend strength and persistence
Company Overview
The Cato Corporation, encompassing its subsidiary entities, operates as a specialized vendor of fashionable clothing and accompanying accessories, with its primary market centered in the southeastern region of the United States. Its business model is...
Company Information
- CEO
- John Derham Cato
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- Employees
- 6700
Contact Information
- Website
- https://www.catofashions.com
- Address
- 8100 Denmark Road
- Country
- US
Investment Analysis & Business Insights
Investment Highlights
✓ Strong presence in the Consumer Cyclical sector with established market position
✓ Lower volatility stock (Beta: 0.59) may provide portfolio stability
Important Investment Considerations
- ⚠All investments carry risk, including potential loss of principal for The Cato Corporation shareholders
- ⚠Market volatility can significantly impact stock price, especially for smaller companies
- ⚠Sector-specific risks in Consumer Cyclical may affect company performance
- ⚠Past performance does not guarantee future results for The Cato Corporation
- ⚠Investors should consider how The Cato Corporation fits within their overall portfolio allocation
- ⚠Valuation metrics suggest potential, but require fundamental analysis
Market Cap
60.04M
P/E Ratio (TTM)
-330.00
Beta
0.59
Data Sources & Methodology
Financial data on this page is sourced from verified SEC EDGAR filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports), real-time market data providers, and official company disclosures. All analysis is generated using AI models trained exclusively on reliable financial documents. For detailed information about our data sources and methodology, see our Methodology page.Not investment advice.
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About Consumer Cyclical Sector
The Consumer Cyclical sector includes companies that sell non-essential goods and services that consumers purchase when they have disposable income.
Consumer Cyclical (1D)
14/100 ⭐
- Overall
- +0.3%
- NYSE
- +1.6%
- NASDAQ
- -1.0%
| Sector | 1D | 1W | 1M | P/E | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | +0.3% | +0.9% | +3.0% | 19.0 | 85/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Healthcare | +0.2% | +1.0% | +4.1% | 23.5 | 84/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Real Estate | +1.8% | +2.1% | -0.3% | 29.7 | 72/100⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Communication Services | +0.7% | -2.5% | +2.8% | 21.8 | 62/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Basic Materials | +0.9% | +0.4% | -1.3% | 24.9 | 55/100⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Defensive | +0.8% | -0.0% | -0.9% | 28.7 | 53/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utilities | -0.7% | +2.0% | -1.3% | 25.2 | 52/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Energy | -0.2% | +0.4% | -2.4% | 19.6 | 49/100⭐⭐⭐ |
| Consumer Cyclical | +0.3% | -3.1% | -2.8% | 43.3 | 14/100⭐ |
| Technology | -1.6% | -0.3% | -3.1% | 42.2 | 14/100⭐ |
| Industrials | -0.5% | -1.3% | -8.9% | 30.4 | 10/100⭐ |
Sector returns combine NYSE and NASDAQ averages. P/E is the latest blended sector multiple. Sector score ranks each sector vs peers using percentile ranks (not fixed thresholds): 48% 1M + 24% 1W + 8% 1D + 20% P/E (lower P/E ranks higher). Data as of 2026-07-26.