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 (CATO) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Latest cash flow conversion efficiency as of October 2025: -0.074x
Based on the latest financial reports, Cato Corporation (CATO) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.074x as of October 2025.
Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-12.39 Million) by net assets ($167.64 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cato Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2025)
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Cato Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cato Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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BIOTON S.A. ZY 20
F:7U5
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N/A |
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Maywufa Co Ltd
TW:1731
|
0.033x |
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Nonthavej Hospital Public Company Limited
BK:NTV
|
0.041x |
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Geopacific Resources Ltd
AU:GPR
|
-0.023x |
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Trisul S.A
SA:TRIS3
|
-0.024x |
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Innoprise Plantations Bhd
KLSE:6262
|
0.065x |
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GiG Software p.l.c.
F:K0W
|
0.010x |
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Intiland Development Tbk
JK:DILD
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0.037x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cato Corporation (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cato Corporation from 1990 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $162.30 Million | $-19.75 Million | -0.122x | -5005.21% |
| 2024-01-31 | $192.32 Million | $477.00K | 0.002x | -95.80% |
| 2023-01-31 | $226.59 Million | $13.37 Million | 0.059x | -74.91% |
| 2022-01-31 | $254.20 Million | $59.79 Million | 0.235x | +288.79% |
| 2021-01-31 | $246.50 Million | $-30.71 Million | -0.125x | -173.85% |
| 2020-01-31 | $316.51 Million | $53.40 Million | 0.169x | -11.28% |
| 2019-01-31 | $316.84 Million | $60.24 Million | 0.190x | +72.43% |
| 2018-01-31 | $326.35 Million | $35.99 Million | 0.110x | -41.31% |
| 2017-01-31 | $383.90 Million | $72.13 Million | 0.188x | -17.39% |
| 2016-01-31 | $412.67 Million | $93.85 Million | 0.227x | -26.38% |
| 2015-01-31 | $380.20 Million | $117.46 Million | 0.309x | +29.98% |
| 2014-01-31 | $391.11 Million | $92.96 Million | 0.238x | +2.12% |
| 2013-01-31 | $345.23 Million | $80.35 Million | 0.233x | +4.92% |
| 2012-01-31 | $366.68 Million | $81.34 Million | 0.222x | -9.13% |
| 2011-01-31 | $325.56 Million | $79.48 Million | 0.244x | -16.03% |
| 2010-01-31 | $291.31 Million | $84.69 Million | 0.291x | +6.35% |
| 2009-01-31 | $261.81 Million | $71.57 Million | 0.273x | -8.83% |
| 2008-01-31 | $247.37 Million | $74.16 Million | 0.300x | +41.37% |
| 2007-01-31 | $276.79 Million | $58.70 Million | 0.212x | -28.27% |
| 2006-01-31 | $239.95 Million | $70.94 Million | 0.296x | -21.81% |
| 2005-01-31 | $211.18 Million | $79.85 Million | 0.378x | +11.64% |
| 2004-01-31 | $194.11 Million | $65.75 Million | 0.339x | +43.59% |
| 2003-01-31 | $270.16 Million | $63.73 Million | 0.236x | +17.65% |
| 2002-01-31 | $234.70 Million | $47.06 Million | 0.201x | -5.53% |
| 2001-01-31 | $207.76 Million | $44.09 Million | 0.212x | -10.01% |
| 2000-01-31 | $188.78 Million | $44.52 Million | 0.236x | -0.71% |
| 1999-01-31 | $172.20 Million | $40.90 Million | 0.238x | -3.83% |
| 1998-01-31 | $157.50 Million | $38.90 Million | 0.247x | +140.49% |
| 1997-01-31 | $151.90 Million | $15.60 Million | 0.103x | +3.18% |
| 1996-01-31 | $149.70 Million | $14.90 Million | 0.100x | -57.83% |
| 1995-01-31 | $141.50 Million | $33.40 Million | 0.236x | +363.01% |
| 1994-01-31 | $127.50 Million | $6.50 Million | 0.051x | -76.69% |
| 1993-01-31 | $78.20 Million | $17.10 Million | 0.219x | -70.88% |
| 1992-01-31 | $30.50 Million | $22.90 Million | 0.751x | +142.20% |
| 1991-01-31 | $20.00 Million | $6.20 Million | 0.310x | +193.53% |
| 1990-01-31 | $30.30 Million | $3.20 Million | 0.106x | -- |