Cato Corporation (CATO) — Net Asset Momentum
Cato Corporation (CATO) recorded a net asset momentum of -3.1% as of January 2026, with net assets of $157.31 Million USD. Net Asset Momentum measures the year-over-year percentage change in net assets (total assets minus total liabilities), indicating how rapidly the company is building or eroding its equity base. See defensive interval ratio of Cato Corporation to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Cato Corporation Net Asset Momentum (1987–2026)
This chart tracks Cato Corporation's year-over-year net asset growth across 40 annual reporting periods from 1987 to 2026. The most recent momentum reading is -3.1%, with net assets of $157.31 Million USD as of January 2026. Read how much debt does Cato Corporation carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Annual Net Asset History for Cato Corporation (1987–2026)
The table below shows the complete annual net asset history for Cato Corporation from 1987 to 2026, covering 40 yearly periods. Each row includes total assets, total liabilities, net assets, and the year-over-year momentum figure for that period. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see CATO company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets (USD) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | YoY Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157.31 Million | $421.42 Million | $264.11 Million | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2025 | $162.30 Million | $452.36 Million | $290.06 Million | ▼ -15.6% |
| 2024 | $192.32 Million | $486.82 Million | $294.50 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 2023 | $226.59 Million | $553.14 Million | $326.55 Million | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2022 | $254.20 Million | $633.77 Million | $379.57 Million | ▲ +3.1% |
| 2021 | $246.50 Million | $591.45 Million | $344.95 Million | ▼ -22.1% |
| 2020 | $316.51 Million | $684.98 Million | $368.46 Million | ▼ -0.1% |
| 2019 | $316.84 Million | $499.01 Million | $182.17 Million | ▼ -2.9% |
| 2018 | $326.35 Million | $516.08 Million | $189.72 Million | ▼ -15.0% |
| 2017 | $383.90 Million | $606.32 Million | $222.42 Million | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2016 | $412.67 Million | $642.34 Million | $229.68 Million | ▲ +8.5% |
| 2015 | $380.20 Million | $608.28 Million | $228.08 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2014 | $391.11 Million | $596.92 Million | $205.81 Million | ▲ +13.3% |
| 2013 | $345.23 Million | $532.65 Million | $187.41 Million | ▼ -5.8% |
| 2012 | $366.68 Million | $551.09 Million | $184.41 Million | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2011 | $325.56 Million | $522.09 Million | $196.53 Million | ▲ +11.8% |
| 2010 | $291.31 Million | $480.99 Million | $189.68 Million | ▲ +11.3% |
| 2009 | $261.81 Million | $435.35 Million | $173.54 Million | ▲ +5.8% |
| 2008 | $247.37 Million | $420.79 Million | $173.42 Million | ▼ -10.6% |
| 2007 | $276.79 Million | $432.32 Million | $155.53 Million | ▲ +15.4% |
| 2006 | $239.95 Million | $406.64 Million | $166.69 Million | ▲ +13.6% |
| 2005 | $211.18 Million | $394.13 Million | $182.96 Million | ▲ +8.8% |
| 2004 | $194.11 Million | $351.57 Million | $157.46 Million | ▼ -28.2% |
| 2003 | $270.16 Million | $383.41 Million | $113.25 Million | ▲ +15.1% |
| 2002 | $234.70 Million | $332.04 Million | $97.34 Million | ▲ +13.0% |
| 2001 | $207.76 Million | $310.74 Million | $102.98 Million | ▲ +10.1% |
| 2000 | $188.78 Million | $285.79 Million | $97.01 Million | ▲ +9.6% |
| 1999 | $172.20 Million | $258.50 Million | $86.30 Million | ▲ +9.3% |
| 1998 | $157.50 Million | $241.40 Million | $83.90 Million | ▲ +3.7% |
| 1997 | $151.90 Million | $218.20 Million | $66.30 Million | ▲ +1.5% |
| 1996 | $149.70 Million | $209.90 Million | $60.20 Million | ▲ +5.8% |
| 1995 | $141.50 Million | $201.30 Million | $59.80 Million | ▲ +11.0% |
| 1994 | $127.50 Million | $178.60 Million | $51.10 Million | ▲ +63.0% |
| 1993 | $78.20 Million | $122.20 Million | $44.00 Million | ▲ +156.4% |
| 1992 | $30.50 Million | $94.90 Million | $64.40 Million | ▲ +52.5% |
| 1991 | $20.00 Million | $83.40 Million | $63.40 Million | ▼ -34.0% |
| 1990 | $30.30 Million | $97.00 Million | $66.70 Million | ▼ -17.7% |
| 1989 | $36.80 Million | $103.70 Million | $66.90 Million | ▼ -14.0% |
| 1988 | $42.80 Million | $102.60 Million | $59.80 Million | ▲ +21.6% |
| 1987 | $35.20 Million | $89.50 Million | $54.30 Million | — |