Cato
How we got $357K
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 80 years (since 1946)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Cato Fashions sells budget-friendly women's clothing, including plus size and petite styles, along with jewelry, shoes and accessories. It offers online shopping with flat-rate standard shipping and free ship-to-store pick up.
From the company's website. Industry: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cato this business | $1.7M | — |
| Russell Cellular Guthrie | $1.5M | 0.0 mi |
| AT&T Store Guthrie | $1.5M | 0.0 mi |
| Lee's Affordable Furniture Guthrie | $4.0M | 0.1 mi |
| Walgreens Guthrie | $4.6M | 0.1 mi |
| Rent-A-Center Guthrie | $4.1M | 0.1 mi |
| Galleria Furniture And Appliance Outlet Of Guthrie Guthrie | $4.0M | 0.1 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $357K |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 2× |
| Value range | $110K – $558K |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (11%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $656K – $2.2M |
| EBITDA range | $69K – $233K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
“As a family-owned company founded in Sumter, South Carolina, in 1946, we've grown from a single store in a small town into one of the nation's leading women's fashion retailers.”
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Cato
Cato is a family-owned clothing and clothing accessories retailers company in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in business since 1946. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.7M, with roughly $179K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $357K (likely range $110K–$558K).
Common questions
- Who owns Cato?
- The owner of Cato isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Cato make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cato's annual revenue at about $1.7M (likely between $656K and $2.2M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Cato worth?
- About $357K, roughly 2× its estimated EBITDA of $179K, typical for a clothing and clothing accessories retailers company its size. Likely range: $110K–$558K.
- When was Cato founded?
- Cato has been in business since 1946.