CATO Cato PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio of CATO cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$0.97 is negative. Cato's last PE ratio on record was 26.85 in July 2022.
CATO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Cato over the last ten years is 22.83. Analyzing the last ten years, CATO's PE ratio reached its highest point in the May 2021 quarter at 134, with a price of $13.4 and an EPS of $0.1. The Jan 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 9.79, with a price of $16.15 and an EPS of $1.65.
Cato PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 122.99% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -64.3% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | N/A | $3.35 | -$0.97 |
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | $6.88 | -$1.17 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $10.12 | $0 |
| 2022 | 9.79 | N/A | $16.15 | $1.65 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $11.37 | -$2.01 |
| 2020 | 10.99 | -8.26% | $16.04 | $1.46 |
| 2019 | 11.98 | -64.3% | $14.73 | $1.23 |
| 2018 | 33.56 | 122.99% | $11.41 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | 15.05 | -10.79% | $25.88 | $1.72 |
| 2016 | 16.87 | -14.45% | $40.33 | $2.39 |
| 2015 | 19.72 | 31.2% | $42.4 | $2.15 |
| 2014 | 15.03 | 15.7% | $27.96 | $1.86 |
| 2013 | 12.99 | 6.56% | $27.4 | $2.11 |
| 2012 | 12.19 | 0.58% | $26.95 | $2.21 |
| 2011 | 12.12 | -9.35% | $24.23 | $2 |
Cato PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | N/A | N/A | $3.35 | -$0.97 |
| Nov 2024 | N/A | N/A | $6.33 | -$1.39 |
| Aug 2024 | N/A | N/A | $5.08 | -$0.9 |
| May 2024 | N/A | N/A | $4.95 | -$0.85 |
| Feb 2024 | N/A | N/A | $6.88 | -$1.17 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $6.97 | -$0.16 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $8.36 | -$0.07 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $8.25 | -$0.24 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $10.12 | $0 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $11.91 | -$0.14 |
| Jul 2022 | 26.85 | 135.73% | $12.35 | $0.46 |
| Apr 2022 | 11.39 | 16.34% | $13.55 | $1.19 |
| Jan 2022 | 9.79 | -13.36% | $16.15 | $1.65 |
| Oct 2021 | 11.3 | -30.16% | $17.63 | $1.56 |
| Jul 2021 | 16.18 | -87.93% | $16.5 | $1.02 |
CATO average PE ratio chart
CATO PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 12.23 | $4.92B |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc | 28.61 | $137.96B |
| TLYS Tilly'S Inc | N/A | $67.24M |
| CATO Cato Corp | N/A | $65.05M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cato's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of CATO cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$0.97 is negative.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cato (CATO)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CATO stock has a PE ratio of 34.92.
What is the highest PE ratio for CATO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 134 in the May 2021 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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