CATO (The Cato) Marketable Securities: $55.6 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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CATO The Cato Corp CATO
56 GF Score
Price $3.21
GF Value $4.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Cato Marketable Securities?

The Cato CATO -3.89% 56 Marketable Securities is $55.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. The Cato's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $55.6 Mil.

The Cato's annual Marketable Securities declined from Jan. 2024 ($79.0 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($57.4 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2025 ($57.4 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($56.9 Mil).

The Cato  (NYSE:CATO) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

The Cato Marketable Securities Related Terms

The Cato Marketable Securities Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cato's Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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The Cato Marketable Securities Chart

The Cato Annual Data
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The Cato Quarterly Data
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The Cato Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $55.6 Mil mean?
The Cato (CATO) has a Marketable Securities of $55.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors.
Is The Cato's Marketable Securities too high?
The Cato's current Marketable Securities is $55.6 Mil. Overall, The Cato has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cato's Marketable Securities compare to KMFG and BIRD?
The Cato's Marketable Securities of $55.6 Mil 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 Marketable Securities for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. The Cato's current Marketable Securities is $55.6 Mil. 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 $3.21 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is $55.6 Mil. The Cato's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Marketable Securities is $55.6 Mil 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 $3.21 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18. GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CATO:

  • Marketable Securities: $55.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $3.21 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 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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