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ISIN
US1689051076
CUSIP
168905107
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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The Children's Place, Inc.

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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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.26%-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%
202324.57%-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%
202146.65%-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
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.


PLCE Risk / Return Rank: 3636
Overall Rank
PLCE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PLCE Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
PLCE Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
PLCE Calmar Ratio Rank: 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
PLCE Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


PLCEBenchmarkDifference
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.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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 2mo3y 2mo
6y 5moJul 1999 - Dec 2005
Financial crisis2007–2009
-78.01%Jan 2008
1y 2mo8y 1mo
9y 4moOct 2006 - Mar 2016
1997 bear market1997
-72.49%Dec 1997
3mo 1d11mo 13d
1y 2moSep 1997 - Nov 1998
1999 bear market1999
-29.14%Mar 1999
20d1mo
1mo 20dFeb 1999 - Apr 1999

Drawdown Indicators


PLCEBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest 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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-98.00%

-1.80%

-96.20%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-45.12%

-10.71%

-34.41%

Ulcer Index

Depth 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.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

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.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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