The Cato (The Cato) GF Value : $11.45 (As of Apr. 29, 2024)

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What is The Cato GF Value?

The GF Value represents the current intrinsic value of a stock derived from our exclusive method. The GF Value Line on our summary page gives an overview of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on three factors:

Historical multiples (PE Ratio, PS Ratio, PB Ratio and Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow) that the stock has traded at.
GuruFocus adjustment factor based on the company’s past returns and growth.
Future estimates of the business performance.

We believe the GF Value Line is the fair value that the stock should be traded at. The stock price will most likely fluctuate around the GF Value Line. If the stock price is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is overvalued and its future return is likely to be poor. On the other hand, if it is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future return will likely be higher.

Please note, "Possible Value Trap, Think Twice" is for the companies that look very undervalued, but either in the long term trend of business decline, or in financial distress.

As of today (2024-04-29), The Cato's share price is $4.60. The Cato's GF Value is $11.45. Therefore, The Cato's Price-to-GF-Value for today is 0.40.

Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus believes The Cato is Significantly Undervalued.

The Cato (NYSE:CATO) GF Value Explanation

Based on the relationship between the current stock price and the GF Value, GuruFocus provides the following 6 evaluations:

Posssible Evaluations	All-in-One Screener Examples (2)
Possible Value Trap, Think Twice (1)	Predictable Companies that possibly be Value Traps
Significantly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Significantly Overvalued
Modestly Overvalued	Predictable Companies which are Modestly Overvalued
Fairly Valued	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Fairly Valued
Modestly Undervalued (3)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Modestly Undervalued
Significantly Undervalued (3)	Predictable High Quality Companies which are Significantly Undervalued

(1) "Possible Value Trap, Think Twice" is for the companies that look very undervalued, but either in the long term trend of business decline, or in financial distress.

(2) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Valuation filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab, and Price-to-GF-Value filter under Valuation Ratio tab and set your own criteria.

(3) There is only a sufficient margin of safety when the stock is undervalued.

The Cato's Price-to-GF-Value for today is calculated as

Price-to-GF-Value	=	Share Price	/	GF Value
	=	4.60	/	11.45
	=	0.40

* 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.

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The Cato (The Cato) Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

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CO2A:Germany

Address

8100 Denmark Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28273-5975

Website

https://www.catofashions.com

The Cato Corp operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. Its primary objective is to be the fashion specialty retailer for fashion and value in its markets. The company operates through the following business segments: Retail and Credit. The Retail segment which generates majority revenue offers fashion specialty stores. The Credit segment involves credit card services.

Executives

Bailey W Patrick	director
Cato John P D	director, officer: CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/CEO	CATO CORP, PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Audrey Schwarz	officer: Vice President, DMM	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Charles D Knight	officer: EVP - Chief Financial Officer	TOYS R US, INC., ONE GEOFFREY WAY, WAYNE NJ 07470-2030
Hang Matchett	officer: SVP-Mdse Plan, Alloc&Ctrl, MIO	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Karen Anne Collins	officer: SVP-Tsry,Tax,Fin Pln,Tax,Cr,IR	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Theresa J Drew	director	ONE NORTH SECOND STREET, HARTSVILLE SC 29550
Daniel Harding Stowe	director	CATO CORP, PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234-4216
Abby Shearer	officer: SVP, General Merchandise Mgr	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Lewis Pamela S Dr	director	QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE, 1900 SELWYN AVENUE, CHARLOTTE NC 28274
Scott Gurvis	officer: SVP,Treasury, Fin Plan, Credit	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Weisiger, Jr Edward I	director	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Vickie Smith	officer: SVP, MERCH PLNG, ALLOC & CNTL	C/O DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., 555 TURNPIKE STREET, CANTON MA 02021
Lisa Krows	officer: SVP, DESIGN, TREND & COLOR	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234
Cathy Bailey	officer: SVP, GMM (CATO DIV)	PO BOX 34216, CHARLOTTE NC 28234