The CatoCATO -0.93%65 Median PS Value is $12.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2242% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks better than 94.4% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. The Cato's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $33.889. The Cato's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.3594. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $12.18.
As of today (2026-06-25), The Cato's share price is $3.20. The Cato's Median PS Value is $12.18. Therefore, The Cato's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cato's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CATO'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of The Cato was 1.18. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.52.
CATO's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 94.4% of 643
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs CATO: 0.26
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
The Cato's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
3.20
/
12.18
=
0.26
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
The Cato Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's Median PS Value 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 DXLG, BRIA, BIRD: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3594.
The Cato's Revenue 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 $33.889.
* 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 Median PS Value of $12.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. This is 2242% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, The Cato's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.17 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #36 out of 643 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is The Cato's Median PS Value too high?
The Cato's current Median PS Value of $12.18 is 2242% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. The Cato's value of $12.18 is 1253.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #36 out of 643 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Median PS Value compare to DXLG and BRIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #36 out of 643 companies for Median PS Value. This places The Cato in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. The Cato's value of $12.18 is 1253.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Cato's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.17 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.90, The Cato has consistently been above 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 Median PS Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.90, based on 643 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cato's current Median PS Value of $12.18 is 1253.3% above 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Median PS Value is $12.18, which is 2242% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 $4.19, compared to a current price of $3.20 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $12.18, which is 2242% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 1253.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.90. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Median PS Value is $12.18 as of Jun. 25, 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 $3.20 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.19.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
Median PS Value: $12.18 (2242% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $4.19 vs. price of $3.20 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1253.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#36 of 643)
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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