The CatoCATO +3.73%65 Market Cap is $66.7 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. 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 1,142 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks worse than 60.33% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). The Cato's share price for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.87. The Cato's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 20.0 Mil. Therefore, The Cato's market cap for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $57.3 Mil.
The Cato's quarterly market cap
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($76.0 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($60.2 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($60.2 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($57.3 Mil).
The Cato's annual market cap
declined
from Jan. 2024 ($139.0 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($67.3 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2025 ($67.3 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($60.2 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. The Cato's Enterprise Value for Today is $130.7 Mil.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
The Cato Market Cap Related Terms
The Cato Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's Market Cap 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
The Cato's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
The Cato (CATO) has a Market Cap of $66.7 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #689 out of 1142 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is The Cato's Market Cap too high?
The Cato's current Market Cap is $66.7 Mil. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Market Cap is 143.11. The Cato's value of $66.7 Mil is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #689 out of 1142 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below 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 Market Cap compare to DXLG and BRIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #689 out of 1142 companies for Market Cap. This places The Cato in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 143.11. The Cato's value of $66.7 Mil is 53.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Market Cap among Retail - Cyclical companies is 143.11, based on 1,142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cato's current Market Cap of $66.7 Mil is 53.4% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Market Cap is 143.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Market Cap is $66.7 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 $4.19, compared to a current price of $3.34 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $66.7 Mil and 53.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 143.11. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Market Cap is $66.7 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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 $3.34 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.19.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
Market Cap: $66.7 Mil
GF Value™: $4.19 vs. price of $3.34 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#689 of 1142)
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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