Cato Corporation (CATO) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of January 2026: 100.0%

Cato Corporation (CATO) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 100.0% as of January 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($0.00) from net assets ($157.31 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See how liquid is Cato Corporation's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

100.0%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$157.31 Million
USD

Intangible Assets

$0.00
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$421.42 Million
USD

Cato Corporation Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1987–2026)

This chart shows how Cato Corporation's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1987 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 100.0%, reflecting net assets of $157.31 Million with intangible assets of $0.00 USD. See Cato Corporation defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Cato Corporation (1987–2026)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Cato Corporation from 1987 to 2026, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Cato Corporation worth.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2026 100.0% $157.31 Million $0.00 $421.42 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2025 100.0% $162.30 Million $0.00 $452.36 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2024 100.0% $192.32 Million $0.00 $486.82 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2023 100.0% $226.59 Million $0.00 $553.14 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2022 100.0% $254.20 Million $0.00 $633.77 Million ▲ +8.4 pp
2021 91.6% $246.50 Million $20.60 Million $591.45 Million ▼ -8.4 pp
2020 100.0% $316.51 Million $0.00 $684.98 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2019 100.0% $316.84 Million $0.00 $499.01 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2018 100.0% $326.35 Million $0.00 $516.08 Million ▲ +0.2 pp
2017 99.8% $383.90 Million $835.00K $606.32 Million ▲ +0.1 pp
2016 99.6% $412.67 Million $1.50 Million $642.34 Million ▼ -0.4 pp
2015 100.0% $380.20 Million $0.00 $608.28 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2014 100.0% $391.11 Million $0.00 $596.92 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2013 100.0% $345.23 Million $0.00 $532.65 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2012 100.0% $366.68 Million $0.00 $551.09 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2011 100.0% $325.56 Million $0.00 $522.09 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2010 100.0% $291.31 Million $0.00 $480.99 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2009 100.0% $261.81 Million $0.00 $435.35 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2008 100.0% $247.37 Million $0.00 $420.79 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2007 100.0% $276.79 Million $0.00 $432.32 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2006 100.0% $239.95 Million $0.00 $406.64 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2005 100.0% $211.18 Million $0.00 $394.13 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2004 100.0% $194.11 Million $0.00 $351.57 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2003 100.0% $270.16 Million $0.00 $383.41 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2002 100.0% $234.70 Million $0.00 $332.04 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2001 100.0% $207.76 Million $0.00 $310.74 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
2000 100.0% $188.78 Million $0.00 $285.79 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1999 100.0% $172.20 Million $0.00 $258.50 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1998 100.0% $157.50 Million $0.00 $241.40 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1997 100.0% $151.90 Million $0.00 $218.20 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1996 100.0% $149.70 Million $0.00 $209.90 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1995 100.0% $141.50 Million $0.00 $201.30 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1994 100.0% $127.50 Million $0.00 $178.60 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1993 100.0% $78.20 Million $0.00 $122.20 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1992 100.0% $30.50 Million $0.00 $94.90 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1991 100.0% $20.00 Million $0.00 $83.40 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1990 100.0% $30.30 Million $0.00 $97.00 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1989 100.0% $36.80 Million $0.00 $103.70 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1988 100.0% $42.80 Million $0.00 $102.60 Million ▲ +0.0 pp
1987 100.0% $35.20 Million $0.00 $89.50 Million
pp = percentage points