CATO (The Cato) YoY EBITDA Growth: -61.41% (As of Jul. 2026)

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CATO The Cato Corp CATO
59 GF Score
Price $2.34
GF Value $3.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Cato YoY EBITDA Growth?

The Cato CATO -2.90% 59 YoY EBITDA Growth is -61.41% as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was -61.41%.

The Cato's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $0.19.

The Cato YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

The Cato Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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The Cato Quarterly Data
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The Cato YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(0.138--0.324)/ | -0.324 |
=142.59 %

The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jul. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) |
=(0.186-0.482)/ | 0.482 |
=-61.41 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -61.41% mean?
The Cato (CATO) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -61.41% as of Jul. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Cato and its competitors.
Is The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
The Cato's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -61.41%. Overall, The Cato has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to LVLU and BRIA?
The Cato's YoY EBITDA Growth of -61.41% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Cato and its competitors. The Cato's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -61.41%. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.59, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -61.41%. The Cato's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -61.41% as of Jul. 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 $2.34 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.59. GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CATO:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -61.41%
  • GF Value™: $3.59 vs. price of $2.34 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CO2A:Germany
Address 8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28273-5975
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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