The Cato Corporation
CATOConsumer CyclicalNASDAQApparel Retail
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, The Cato Corporation focuses on Apparel Retail services and products. The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. The $66.7M market capitalization puts CATO squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit.
Market Cap
$66.7M
Beta
0.59
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
2.61
EPS (TTM)
$-0.01
EPS (Fwd)
$1.30
ROE
0.1%
ROA
-1.2%
Cash
$81.0M
Total Debt
$145.0M
Free CF
-$1.1M
52W Change
11.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CATO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the July 15, 2026 close, CATO finished 4.19% above its 150-day moving average ($3.10) and 1.82% below its 200-day moving average ($3.29). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CATO overbought or oversold?
At the July 15, 2026 close, CATO's RSI(14) was 50.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, CATO has $81.0M in cash with $145.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$1.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 0.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $759.3M (2023) to $653.8M (2026), a 14% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.59 suggests CATO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Cato Corporation and its sector.