Cato (CATO) Competitors

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CATO vs. TLYS, PLCE, TJX, ROST, and URBN

Should you buy Cato stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cato with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Cato include Tilly's (TLYS), Children's Place (PLCE), TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), and Urban Outfitters (URBN). These companies are all part of the "apparel retail" industry.

How does Cato compare to Tilly's?

Cato (NYSE:CATO) and Tilly's (NYSE:TLYS) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

Cato has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tilly's has a beta of 0.1, suggesting that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

Tilly's has a consensus target price of $2.00, suggesting a potential downside of 49.11%. Given Tilly's' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tilly's is more favorable than Cato.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cato	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Tilly's	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75

Cato has higher revenue and earnings than Tilly's. Cato is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tilly's, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cato	$653.81M	0.09	-$5.91M	-$0.31	N/A
Tilly's	$553.59M	0.22	-$17.45M	-$0.59	N/A

In the previous week, Tilly's had 1 more articles in the media than Cato. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Tilly's and 0 mentions for Cato. Cato's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Tilly's'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cato	Neutral
Tilly's	Neutral

Cato has a net margin of -0.90% compared to Tilly's' net margin of -3.15%. Cato's return on equity of -3.57% beat Tilly's' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cato	-0.90%	-3.57%	-1.35%
Tilly's	-3.15%	-21.26%	-5.34%

61.1% of Cato shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Tilly's shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.3% of Cato shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Tilly's shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Cato beats Tilly's on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cato compare to Children's Place?

Cato (NYSE:CATO) and Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

Children's Place has a consensus price target of $3.50, indicating a potential upside of 4.32%. Given Children's Place's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Children's Place is more favorable than Cato.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cato	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Children's Place	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.50

Cato has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Children's Place has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

61.1% of Cato shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.3% of Cato shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Children's Place shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Children's Place had 2 more articles in the media than Cato. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Children's Place and 0 mentions for Cato. Children's Place's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Cato's score of 0.00 indicating that Children's Place is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cato	Neutral
Children's Place	Positive

Cato has a net margin of -0.90% compared to Children's Place's net margin of -7.30%. Children's Place's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cato's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cato	-0.90%	-3.57%	-1.35%
Children's Place	-7.30%	N/A	-10.79%

Cato has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Children's Place. Cato is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Children's Place, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cato	$653.81M	0.09	-$5.91M	-$0.31	N/A
Children's Place	$1.21B	0.06	-$88.26M	-$4.01	N/A

Summary

Children's Place beats Cato on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cato compare to TJX Companies?

TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) and Cato (NYSE:CATO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation and earnings.

TJX Companies currently has a consensus price target of $167.55, suggesting a potential upside of 13.94%. Given TJX Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe TJX Companies is more favorable than Cato.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TJX Companies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.12
Cato	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

TJX Companies has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cato has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

91.1% of TJX Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.1% of Cato shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of TJX Companies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.3% of Cato shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, TJX Companies had 36 more articles in the media than Cato. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for TJX Companies and 0 mentions for Cato. TJX Companies' average media sentiment score of 1.22 beat Cato's score of 0.00 indicating that TJX Companies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TJX Companies	Positive
Cato	Neutral

TJX Companies has a net margin of 9.10% compared to Cato's net margin of -0.90%. TJX Companies' return on equity of 57.70% beat Cato's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TJX Companies	9.10%	57.70%	15.70%
Cato	-0.90%	-3.57%	-1.35%

TJX Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Cato. Cato is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TJX Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TJX Companies	$60.37B	2.69	$5.49B	$4.88	30.13
Cato	$653.81M	0.09	-$5.91M	-$0.31	N/A

Summary

TJX Companies beats Cato on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cato compare to Ross Stores?

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and Cato (NYSE:CATO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, risk, valuation and earnings.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than Cato. Cato is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ross Stores	$22.75B	3.03	$2.15B	$6.61	32.33
Cato	$653.81M	0.09	-$5.91M	-$0.31	N/A

Ross Stores has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cato has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Ross Stores currently has a consensus price target of $213.29, suggesting a potential downside of 0.20%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than Cato.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ross Stores	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76
Cato	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

In the previous week, Ross Stores had 23 more articles in the media than Cato. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Ross Stores and 0 mentions for Cato. Ross Stores' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Cato's score of 0.00 indicating that Ross Stores is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ross Stores	Positive
Cato	Neutral

86.9% of Ross Stores shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.1% of Cato shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Ross Stores shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.3% of Cato shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ross Stores has a net margin of 9.43% compared to Cato's net margin of -0.90%. Ross Stores' return on equity of 36.70% beat Cato's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ross Stores	9.43%	36.70%	14.36%
Cato	-0.90%	-3.57%	-1.35%

Summary

Ross Stores beats Cato on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cato compare to Urban Outfitters?

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) and Cato (NYSE:CATO) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

Urban Outfitters has higher revenue and earnings than Cato. Cato is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Urban Outfitters, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Urban Outfitters	$6.17B	0.94	$464.92M	$5.07	13.37
Cato	$653.81M	0.09	-$5.91M	-$0.31	N/A

Urban Outfitters has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cato has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Urban Outfitters currently has a consensus price target of $86.25, suggesting a potential upside of 27.25%. Given Urban Outfitters' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Urban Outfitters is more favorable than Cato.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Urban Outfitters	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.41
Cato	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

In the previous week, Urban Outfitters had 6 more articles in the media than Cato. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Urban Outfitters and 0 mentions for Cato. Urban Outfitters' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Cato's score of 0.00 indicating that Urban Outfitters is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Urban Outfitters	Positive
Cato	Neutral

77.6% of Urban Outfitters shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.1% of Cato shares are held by institutional investors. 32.1% of Urban Outfitters shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.3% of Cato shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Urban Outfitters has a net margin of 7.54% compared to Cato's net margin of -0.90%. Urban Outfitters' return on equity of 18.96% beat Cato's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Urban Outfitters	7.54%	18.96%	10.46%
Cato	-0.90%	-3.57%	-1.35%

Summary

Urban Outfitters beats Cato on 16 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CATO vs. The Competition

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Metric	Cato	RETAIL Industry	Retail Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$56.75M	$9.40B	$27.21B	$23.00B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.95%	178.41%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	-9.27	16.15	16.80	28.42
Price / Sales	0.09	1.05	4.34	23.83
Price / Cash	14.09	11.83	14.78	25.11
Price / Book	0.36	3.91	5.92	4.76
Net Income	-$5.91M	$348.60M	$960.70M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-1.54%	-6.16%	-3.16%	-0.64%
1 Month Performance	-0.86%	-4.68%	-2.29%	1.84%
1 Year Performance	10.58%	19.45%	-0.96%	24.87%

Cato Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CATO Cato	0.1248 of 5 stars	$2.88 -0.9%	N/A	+8.6%	$56.75M	$653.81M	N/A	6,700	Upcoming Earnings
TLYS Tilly's	0.9421 of 5 stars	$4.46 -1.8%	$2.00 -55.2%	+301.7%	$135.94M	$553.59M	N/A	5,123
PLCE Children's Place	1.0169 of 5 stars	$3.06 -2.0%	$3.50 +14.5%	-52.2%	$67.92M	$1.21B	N/A	7,800	News Coverage
TJX TJX Companies	4.5588 of 5 stars	$156.16 +1.0%	$167.55 +7.3%	+12.4%	$172.59B	$60.37B	31.95	377,000	Positive News Upcoming Earnings
ROST Ross Stores	3.7864 of 5 stars	$227.57 +0.7%	$212.06 -6.8%	+41.8%	$73.31B	$22.75B	34.43	111,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast

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Cato (CATO) Competitors