Cato Corporation (CATO) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Cato Corporation (CATO) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.048x as of April 2026. 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 ($8.05 Million) by net assets ($166.71 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Cato Corporation balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Cato Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2026)
This chart illustrates how Cato Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check earnings quality score of Cato Corporation to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
PP Properti Tbk PT
JK:PPRO
|
0.001x |
|
Cloud Air Co.Ltd
KQ:036170
|
0.001x |
|
Hwang-Kum Stee
KO:032560
|
0.014x |
|
Sanko Pazarlama Ithalat Ihracat AS
IS:SANKO
|
0.077x |
|
Computacenter PLC
LSE:CCC
|
-0.097x |
|
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc
NASDAQ:CVGI
|
-0.012x |
|
tsh biopharmoration Ltd
TWO:8432
|
0.027x |
|
Asia File Corporation Bhd
KLSE:7129
|
0.004x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Cato Corporation (1990–2026)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Cato Corporation from 1990 to 2026. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CATO company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $157.31 Million | $-1.46 Million | -0.009x | +92.37% |
| 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 | -- |
About 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