The Cato Corporation (CATO)
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Key financial summary
Financials in USD| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $m | 575 | 769 | 759 | 708 | 650 | 654 | 644 | 1,010 |
| Operating profit | $m | -14 | -15 | ||||||
| Net profit | $m | -45 | 35 | 0 | -23 | -19 | -6 | -6 | 44 |
| EPS reported | $ | -0.31 | -0.30 | ||||||
| Operating cashflow per share | $ | -0.08 | 0.28 | ||||||
| Capex per share | $ | 0.20 | 0.20 | ||||||
| FCF per share | $ | -0.27 | 0.08 | ||||||
| Free cash flow | $m | -5 | 2 | ||||||
| Net debt | $m | -23 | -96 | ||||||
| Book value equity | $m | 157 | 168 | ||||||
| Book value per share | $ | 8.25 | 8.77 | ||||||
| Number of shares | m | 19.06 | 19.15 | ||||||
| DPS (TTM paid) | $ | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Financial summary
Financials in USD| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | |||||||||
| P/E TTM | x | - | 242.00 | ||||||
| P/B LTM | x | 0.41 | 0.38 | ||||||
| P/S LTM | x | 0.10 | 0.10 | ||||||
| P/FCF LTM | x | -12.34 | 39.68 | ||||||
| EV/EBITDA LTM | x | 76.47 | -5,137.87 | ||||||
| EV/Sales LTM | x | 0.29 | 0.23 | ||||||
| Earnings Yield LTM | % | -10.16% | +0.41% | ||||||
| FCF Yield | % | -8.10% | +2.52% | ||||||
| Quality | |||||||||
| ROE | % | -3.76% | -3.39% | ||||||
| ROIC | % | -3.50% | -3.63% | ||||||
| Operating margin | % | -2.17% | -2.29% | ||||||
| Gross margin | % | +32.47% | +32.16% | ||||||
| FCF/Sales | % | -0.80% | +0.25% | ||||||
| Growth and momentum | |||||||||
| EPS Growth YoY | % | - | - | ||||||
| Sales Growth YoY | % | +0.62% | -0.94% | ||||||
| Net Income Growth YoY | % | - | - | ||||||
| FCF Growth | % | - | - | ||||||
| Operating Profit Growth | % | - | - | ||||||
| Dividend and capital structure | |||||||||
| Dividend Yield | % | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||
| Dividend Growth | % | -100.00% | -100.00% | ||||||
| Payout Ratio | % | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||
| FCF/Debt | x | -0.03 | 0.01 | ||||||
| Net Debt/EBITDA | x | 52.69 | -2,725.38 | ||||||
| EBIT/Net interest | x | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Net debt/market cap | % | +92.04% | 0.00% | ||||||
| Net debt/Equity | x | -0.15 | -0.57 | ||||||
| Gross debt/equity | x | 0.96 | 0.83 | ||||||
Price target estimates
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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 structured into two principal divisions: retail sales and financial credit services. Through its network of brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of apparel and adornments. This collection spans formal, professional, and everyday casual wear, along with dresses, outerwear, footwear, intimate apparel, imitation jewelry, and handbags. Additionally, it features specific product lines catering to male customers, children, and infants. These retail establishments and online platforms operate under several distinct brand identities, including Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona. By January 29, 2022, the corporation managed 1,311 outlets distributed across 32 states. Beyond its merchandising activities, Cato Corporation extends credit card facilities to its clientele and offers layaway plans for those wishing to make scheduled installments. The firm was established in 1946 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Based on consensus from external analysts. Not Kvantra's opinion.
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 structured into two principal divisions: retail sales and financial credit services. Through its network of brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of apparel and adornments. This collection spans formal, professional, and everyday casual wear, along with dresses, outerwear, footwear, intimate apparel, imitation jewelry, and handbags. Additionally, it features specific product lines catering to male customers, children, and infants. These retail establishments and online platforms operate under several distinct brand identities, including Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona. By January 29, 2022, the corporation managed 1,311 outlets distributed across 32 states. Beyond its merchandising activities, Cato Corporation extends credit card facilities to its clientele and offers layaway plans for those wishing to make scheduled installments. The firm was established in 1946 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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