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 liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Global Education Limited
NSE:GLOBAL
|
0.078x |
|
Oceana Lithium Ltd
AU:OCN
|
-0.007x |
|
Jati Tinggi Group Berhad
KLSE:0292
|
-0.081x |
|
Agripure Holdings Public Company Limited
BK:APURE
|
-0.003x |
|
Austral Gold Ltd
AU:AGD
|
0.377x |
|
AML3D Ltd
AU:AL3
|
-0.076x |
|
Chemfab Alkalis Limited
NSE:CHEMFAB
|
0.030x |
|
Rottneros AB
ST:RROS
|
-0.028x |
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 market cap of Cato Corporation.
| 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