Cato Corporation (CATO) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
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.
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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 | — |