The Cato's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 22.98%. The Cato's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.34.
The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 67.59%.
The Cato ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
The Cato ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book 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: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 67.59% mean?
The Cato (CATO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 67.59% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors.
Is The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
The Cato's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 67.59%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to DXLG and BRIA?
The Cato's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 67.59% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. The Cato's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 67.59%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 67.59%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 67.59% 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 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.19.
GuruFocus considers The Cato to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CATO:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 67.59%
GF Value™: $4.19 vs. price of $3.34 (20.3% below fair value)
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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