Cato Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Cato Corporation cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Cato Corporation (CATO) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.086x as of July 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 ($14.49 Million) by net assets ($167.91 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Cato Corporation (1990–2026)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Cato Corporation from 1990 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Cato Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Cato Corporation stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Cato Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Cato Corporation cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Cato Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Cato Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see CATO market cap for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Rama Phosphates Limited
NSE:RAMAPHO
|
0.011x |
|
MODULIGHT OY EO 1
F:78W
|
0.001x |
|
San Neng Group Holdings Co Ltd
TW:6671
|
-0.023x |
|
Organto Foods Incorporated
V:OGO
|
-0.045x |
|
Mondi PLC
LSE:MNDI
|
0.049x |
|
Australian Unity Office Fund
AU:AOF
|
-0.006x |
|
VHM Ltd
AU:VHM
|
-0.041x |
|
Decidr Ai Industries Ltd
AU:DAI
|
-0.082x |
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. Review Cato Corporation free cash flow ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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