The document discusses two retail companies, CATO and Finish Line Inc, noting their share prices have been trending upward recently. It then provides a comparison of their trading multiples, including EV/Revenue, EV/EBIT, EV/EBITDA, and PE ratio, showing they have similar valuations. The document also briefly mentions recent M&A activity in the retail industry.

1. Retail Industry
CATO and Finish Line Inc

3. Upward Trend in share price

4. Trading Multiples Comparison
CATO FL
EV / Revenue 0.91 0.68
EV / EBIT 7.94 7.99
EV / EBITDA 6.66 7.66
PE ratio 17.00 20.04

5. Latest M&A