CATO CORP (CATO) — Analysis Summary
CATO CORP (CATO) has a market cap of $64.47M with year-over-year revenue growth of +0.6%. Net margin stands at -0.9%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 708.4.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +0.6% year-over-year
- Net margin of -0.9%
- P/E ratio of 708.4
Compared to other companies in the RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES sector, CATO posted revenue growth of +0.6% and trades at a P/E of 708.4.
CATO CORP (CATO)
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Red Flags & WarningsHigh Risk Signals
Multiple material red flags are active and deserve closer underwriting before relying on any valuation output.
Interest coverage at -62.2x — earnings do not cover interest payments
The latest filing shows negative free cash flow.
The Cato Corp seeks to offer quality fashion apparel and accessories at low prices every day, in junior/missy and plus sizes. The Cato concept's stores and e-commerce website feature a broad assortment of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear, dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags. Management believes the Company's success is dependent upon its ability to differentiate its stores from department stores, mass merchandise discount stores, and competing specialty stores. The key elements of the Company's business are: Merchandise Assortment, Value Pricing, Strip Shopping Center Location, Customer Service, Credit and Layaway Programs.
Sector
RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
Employees
6,700
Headquarters
CHARLOTTE, NC
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
This assessment is based on quantitative analysis of historical financial data and does not constitute investment advice. Moat ratings may change with industry and competitive dynamics.
First version surfaces recent SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 activity. It does not yet parse individual buy/sell transactions.
Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$0.68
Dividend Yield
21.05%
Dividend History
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