- ISIN
- US1689051076
- CUSIP
- 168905107
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel Retail
- IPO Date
- Sep 19, 1997
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $67.74M
- Enterprise Value
- $549.74M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$4.85
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.18B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $319.28M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$56.54M
- Year Range
- $2.76 - $9.56
- Target Price
- $4.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -14.73%
- ROE (TTM)
- 100.18%
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Performance
PLCE Performance Chart
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is down 23.4% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, PLCE is trading 68.1% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLCE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $33.
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Returns By Period
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) has returned -23.37% so far this year and -21.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLCE has returned -27.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
The Children's Place, Inc.
- 1D
- -11.34%
- 1M
- -10.29%
- YTD
- -23.37%
- 6M
- -24.50%
- 1Y
- -21.59%
- 3Y*
- -47.47%
- 5Y*
- -49.40%
- 10Y*
- -27.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PLCE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 19, 1997, PLCE's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +171.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -66.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PLCE closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 11, 2024 with a return of +85.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 14, 1997 at -43.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.26% | -0.74% | -16.00% | -5.06% | 31.03% | -27.03% | -23.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | -6.41% | -14.86% | 4.86% | -41.88% | 19.69% | -27.14% | 8.35% | 5.63% | 22.49% | 15.46% | 10.46% | -49.75% | -61.95% |
| 2024 | -4.05% | -13.64% | -40.02% | -39.69% | 76.01% | -33.55% | -3.93% | -27.11% | 171.58% | -10.14% | 14.45% | -34.30% | -54.95% |
| 2023 | 24.57% | -7.71% | -3.87% | -26.36% | -49.29% | 54.42% | 35.46% | -15.68% | 1.96% | 1.26% | -16.88% | 2.07% | -36.24% |
| 2022 | -10.77% | -11.01% | -21.70% | -6.02% | 2.48% | -18.03% | 11.36% | -2.68% | -26.77% | 31.05% | -12.30% | 2.59% | -54.07% |
| 2021 | 46.65% | -5.74% | 0.65% | 12.41% | 18.69% | 0.08% | -9.38% | 2.98% | -13.33% | 10.14% | 4.39% | -8.37% | 58.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Children's Place, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.80%, beta of 1.21, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 19, 1997.
- This stock participated in 155.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 110.08% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.80%
- Beta
- 1.21
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 110.08%
- Downside Capture
- 155.17%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLCE ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PLCE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.37 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.31 | 2.78 | -3.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.49 | 12.44 | -12.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Children's Place, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.24 | $2.00 | $1.60 | $0.80 | $0.60 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.58% | 2.22% | 1.10% | 0.79% | 1.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Children's Place, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Children's Place, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Children's Place, Inc. was 98.14%, occurring on Apr 13, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current The Children's Place, Inc. drawdown is 98.00%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -98.14%Apr 2026 | 7y 5mo | — | 7y 7moNov 2018 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -85.54%Oct 2002 | 3y 2mo | 3y 2mo | 6y 5moJul 1999 - Dec 2005 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -78.01%Jan 2008 | 1y 2mo | 8y 1mo | 9y 4moOct 2006 - Mar 2016 |
1997 bear market1997 | -72.49%Dec 1997 | 3mo 1d | 11mo 13d | 1y 2moSep 1997 - Nov 1998 |
1999 bear market1999 | -29.14%Mar 1999 | 20d | 1mo | 1mo 20dFeb 1999 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLCE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.14% | -56.78% | -41.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -69.03% | -9.10% | -59.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -91.12% | -18.90% | -72.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -97.45% | -25.43% | -72.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -98.14% | -33.92% | -64.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.00% | -1.80% | -96.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -45.12% | -10.71% | -34.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 43.86% | 2.03% | +41.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Children's Place, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Children's Place, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PLCE relative to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, PLCE has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
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