CATO (The Cato) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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CATO The Cato Corp CATO
65 GF Score
Price $3.21
GF Value $4.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Cato Tariff Resilience Score?

The Cato CATO -3.89% 65 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CATO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks better than 96.86% on this metric.

The Cato has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

The Cato has Moderate exposure with reliance on imported apparel. Vulnerable to tariffs on textiles, but potential to shift suppliers and adjust pricing provides some resilience.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Cato might have Average Resilient.

The Cato  (NYSE:CATO) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

The Cato Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

CATO vs KMFG, BIRD, BRIA: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


CATO
65GF Score
The Cato Corp CATO
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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
The Cato (CATO) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #35 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is The Cato's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
The Cato's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #35 out of 1115 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to KMFG and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #35 out of 1115 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places The Cato in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. The Cato's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 18, 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $3.21 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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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