The CatoCATO 65 Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 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 578 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Cato ranks worse than 173010.21% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Cato is 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cato's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of The Cato was 21.32%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 8.05%.
CATO's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, The Cato's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Cato was 102.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
The Cato (NYSE:CATO) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for The Cato's Dividend Yield % 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: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, The Cato's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Cato's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cato's Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Cato (CATO) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 578 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is The Cato's Dividend Yield % too high?
The Cato's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 578 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Yield % compare to DXLG and BRIA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Cato ranks #999999 out of 578 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places The Cato in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.70, based on 578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Cato and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cato's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Cato (CATO), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% 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:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $4.19 vs. price of $3.20 (23.6% 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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