Cato Corporation
The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit. The company's stores and e-commerce websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costum… Read more
Cato Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio
Cato Corporation (CATO) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 12.48% as of October 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Cato Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Cato Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $56.20 Million | 12.48% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $56.20 Million | 12.48% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Moderate Liquidity: Cato Corporation has 12.48% of assets in liquid form.
- While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Cato Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Cato Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Shinsegae Inte
KO:031430 |
Apparel Retail | 0.10% |
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GRITEE Inc
KQ:204020 |
Apparel Retail | 0.03% |
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Daewoo SBI SPAC 1
KQ:215480 |
Apparel Retail | 19.90% |
|
Les Enphants Co Ltd
TW:2911 |
Apparel Retail | 3.51% |
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Castelbajac Co. Ltd
KQ:308100 |
Apparel Retail | 0.63% |
|
472850
KQ:472850 |
Apparel Retail | 6.62% |
|
Xtep International Holdings Limited
F:4QI |
Apparel Retail | 3.07% |
|
Ningbo Peace Bird Fashion
SHG:603877 |
Apparel Retail | 17.53% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Cato Corporation (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Cato Corporation.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | 12.69% | $57.42 Million | $452.36 Million | -3.54pp |
| 2024-01-31 | 16.23% | $79.01 Million | $486.82 Million | -3.41pp |
| 2023-01-31 | 19.64% | $108.65 Million | $553.14 Million | -3.39pp |
| 2022-01-31 | 23.04% | $146.00 Million | $633.77 Million | +1.66pp |
| 2021-01-31 | 21.37% | $126.42 Million | $591.45 Million | -7.88pp |
| 2020-01-31 | 29.25% | $200.39 Million | $684.98 Million | -7.36pp |
| 2019-01-31 | 36.61% | $182.71 Million | $499.01 Million | +13.59pp |
| 2018-01-31 | 23.03% | $118.84 Million | $516.08 Million | -10.16pp |
| 2017-01-31 | 33.19% | $201.23 Million | $606.32 Million | -0.36pp |
| 2016-01-31 | 33.55% | $215.50 Million | $642.34 Million | +6.89pp |
| 2015-01-31 | 26.66% | $162.19 Million | $608.28 Million | -0.33pp |
| 2014-01-31 | 26.99% | $161.13 Million | $596.92 Million | -2.59pp |
| 2013-01-31 | 29.58% | $157.58 Million | $532.65 Million | -7.75pp |
| 2012-01-31 | 37.34% | $205.77 Million | $551.09 Million | +2.60pp |
| 2011-01-31 | 34.74% | $181.40 Million | $522.09 Million | +3.98pp |
| 2010-01-31 | 30.76% | $147.96 Million | $480.99 Million | +7.21pp |
| 2009-01-31 | 23.55% | $102.54 Million | $435.35 Million | +1.45pp |
| 2008-01-31 | 22.10% | $93.00 Million | $420.79 Million | -0.73pp |
| 2007-01-31 | 22.83% | $98.71 Million | $432.32 Million | +1.66pp |
| 2006-01-31 | 21.17% | $86.08 Million | $406.64 Million | -1.31pp |
| 2005-01-31 | 22.48% | $88.59 Million | $394.13 Million | +8.95pp |
| 2004-01-31 | 13.52% | $47.55 Million | $351.57 Million | -6.00pp |
| 2003-01-31 | 19.53% | $74.87 Million | $383.41 Million | +6.60pp |
| 2002-01-31 | 12.93% | $42.92 Million | $332.04 Million | -5.71pp |
| 2001-01-31 | 18.64% | $57.91 Million | $310.74 Million | -1.27pp |
| 2000-01-31 | 19.90% | $56.89 Million | $285.79 Million | +3.62pp |
| 1999-01-31 | 16.29% | $42.10 Million | $258.50 Million | +0.93pp |
| 1997-01-31 | 15.35% | $33.50 Million | $218.20 Million | +5.01pp |
| 1996-01-31 | 10.34% | $21.70 Million | $209.90 Million | -0.74pp |
| 1995-01-31 | 11.08% | $22.30 Million | $201.30 Million | -- |