The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
The Children's Place, Inc. is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Apparel - Retail industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 20/100.
Quick answer for PLCE
The Children's Place, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 20/100. The stored market price is $2.47. Its financial score is 16/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What The Children's Place, Inc. does
The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a specialized retailer focusing on apparel for children. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts the manufacturing of, and then sells a wide array of items for children, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and other related merchandise. These products are offered under various proprietary brands such as The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, and Sugar & Jade. As of January 29, 2022, The Children's Place maintained a substantial retail presence, with 672 physical stores located across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it facilitated online shopping through its e-commerce platforms: childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, and sugarandjade.com. Globally, the company extended its reach through seven internat
PLCE financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 20/100
- Current price:
- $2.47
- Market capitalization:
- $54.9M
- Revenue:
- $1.18B
- Net income:
- $-107.4M
- Free cash flow:
- $-9.3M
- Cash:
- $4.8M
- Total debt:
- $633.9M
- EPS:
- -4.01
- Financial score:
- 16/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 20/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-9.3M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $4.8M of cash versus $633.9M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The current research record carries a high debt stress warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 16/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research PLCE
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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