Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Childrens Place Inc (PLCE) - $8.22 as of 11/28/2025 4:06:44 PM EST
Total Score
8 out of 30
Safety Score
20 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PLCE
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PLCE
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PLCE
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for PLCE
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for PLCE (20 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Latest News for for PLCE
Financial Details for PLCE
Company Overview |
|
|---|---|
| Ticker | PLCE |
| Company Name | Childrens Place Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is a prominent specialty retailer based in Secaucus, New Jersey, focused on high-quality children's apparel catering to infants through age 14. The company leverages a robust omnichannel strategy, seamlessly integrating e-commerce with a substantial retail presence across North America, which positions it well to respond to evolving market dynamics and consumer preferences. With a strong commitment to sustainability through responsible sourcing and production practices, Children's Place offers a diverse portfolio of stylish and value-driven products that appeal to contemporary families. The company is actively pursuing strategic growth initiatives while enhancing customer engagement, thereby fortifying its competitive edge in the children's apparel market. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | APPAREL MANUFACTURING |
| Most Recent Quarter | 7/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 12/2/2025 |
Stock Price History |
|
| Last Day Price | 8.22 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 79.29 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/28/2025 4:06:44 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 212,474 |
| Average Daily Volume | 529,062 |
| 52-Week High | 16.78 |
| 52-Week Low | 3.66 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 124.59% |
Valuation Measures |
|
| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 29.01 |
| Sector PE | 33.32 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -24.56 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 23.49 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.73 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.56 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.93 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.35 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | -0.22 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 66.27 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.29 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.74 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.13 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.03 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.73 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
|
| Total Shares Outstanding | 22,167,900 |
| Market Capitalization | 182,220,138 |
| Institutional Ownership | 78.00% |
Dividends |
|
| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/13/2019 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 6 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.90 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 28.08% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.83% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 29.36% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 33.41% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
|
| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -48.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 62.59% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.84 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -1.67 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -5.79 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -27,298,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -57,819,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -154,541,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -6.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -5.82% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 1.51% |
Balance Sheet |
|
| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 7,798,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 5,347,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 13,639,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -99,395,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -160,627,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 165,974,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 49,818,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 107,193,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | -0.56 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | -0.05 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | -59,411,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | -9,019,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | -4,867,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
|
| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -4,632,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.21 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -133,424,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 65,241,000 |
Options |
|
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.02 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
|
| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.02 |
| MACD Signal | 0.10 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 3.59 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 6.46 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 9.33 |
| Beta | 1.86 |
| RSI | 54.41 |
| 50-Day SMA | 7.12 |
| 150-Day SMA | 16.38 |
| 200-Day SMA | 23.58 |
System |
|
| Modified | 11/29/2025 5:59:31 AM EST |