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The CatoCATO +3.73%61 Receivables Turnover is 7.68 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,100 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks better than 57.36% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. The Cato's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $171.1 Mil. The Cato's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $22.3 Mil.
Hence, The Cato's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.68.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
The Cato Receivables Turnover Related Terms
The Cato Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's Receivables Turnover 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 KMFG, BIRD, BRIA: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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 Receivables Turnover of 7.68 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #469 out of 1100 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is The Cato's Receivables Turnover too high?
The Cato's current Receivables Turnover is 7.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Receivables Turnover is 19.44. The Cato's value of 7.68 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #469 out of 1100 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cato has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cato's Receivables Turnover compare to KMFG and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #469 out of 1100 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts The Cato in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 19.44. The Cato's value of 7.68 is 60.5% 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 Receivables Turnover for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Cyclical companies is 19.44, based on 1,100 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Cato's current Receivables Turnover of 7.68 is 60.5% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 19.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Receivables Turnover is 7.68. 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 $3.34 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 7.68 and 60.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 19.44. The Cato's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Receivables Turnover is 7.68 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 $3.34 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
Receivables Turnover: 7.68
GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $3.34 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#469 of 1100)
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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