The CatoCATO +1.23%65 Days Inventory is 75.59 as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 84.24. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks better than 61.09% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Cato's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $88.1 Mil. The Cato's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $106.3 Mil.
Hence, The Cato's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 75.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cato's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CATO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.24 Med: 84.24 Max: 88.18
Current: 81.24
During the past 13 years, The Cato's highest Days Inventory was 88.18. The lowest was 81.24. And the median was 84.24.
CATO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 61.09% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs CATO: 81.24
The Cato's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (91.89) to Apr. 2026 (75.59).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Cato's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.21.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The Cato's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.51.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Cato's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
The Cato's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
The Cato Days Inventory Related Terms
The Cato Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CATO vs KMFG, BIRD, BRIA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Cato Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Cato (CATO) has a Days Inventory of 75.59 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 84.24. Over the past decade, The Cato's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.24 to 88.18. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #423 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is The Cato's Days Inventory too high?
The Cato's current Days Inventory of 75.59 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 84.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.24 to a high of 88.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. The Cato's value of 75.59 is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #423 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cato has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cato's Days Inventory compare to KMFG and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #423 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The Cato in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. The Cato's value of 75.59 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Cato's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.24 to 88.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.24 vs. the industry median of 104.57, The Cato has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cato's current Days Inventory of 75.59 is 27.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Days Inventory is 75.59, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 84.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cato stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cato (CATO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.59, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 84.24 and 27.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. The Cato's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Days Inventory is 75.59 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Cato (CATO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cato stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.28 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
Days Inventory: 75.59 (10% below median its 10-year median of 84.24)
GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $3.28 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#423 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CATO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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