The CatoCATO +2.13%65 EBIT per Share is $-0.10 as of Apr. 2026. 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 887 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks worse than 98.76% on this metric.
The Cato's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.43.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.10.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -77.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for The Cato's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CATO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.9 Med: 6.1 Max: 148
Current: -77.9
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of The Cato was 148.00% per year. The lowest was -77.90% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
CATO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 98.76% of 887
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs CATO: -77.90
The Cato's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.6 Mil.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
The Cato EBIT per Share Related Terms
The Cato EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.10
* 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 EBIT per Share of $-0.10 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #876 out of 887 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is The Cato's EBIT per Share too high?
The Cato's current EBIT per Share is $-0.10. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #876 out of 887 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to KMFG and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #876 out of 887 companies for EBIT per Share. This places The Cato in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 887 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current EBIT per Share is $-0.10. 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 $3.35 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.10. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.10 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 $3.35 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
EBIT per Share: $-0.10
GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $3.35 (19.9% below fair value)
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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