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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3952
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$159M
Jane T. Elfers
The Children's Place, Inc. sells apparel, footwear, accessories, and other items for children. As of January 29, 2022, the company had 672 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; online stores at childrensplace.com, gymboree.com and sugarandjade.com.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = PLCE ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 73 | 85 | 89 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC | 70 | 73 | 89 | 76 | 11.3x | 4.1x | 6.9% | 4.1% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 33.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P. | 69 | 82 | 79 | 63 | - | - | -25.2% | -10.6% | 28.1% | -6.3% | -5.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 57.0x | $396M | VS | |
$EZPW EZCORP INC | 68 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 7.2x | 4.2x | 12.0% | 6.2% | 59.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 52.0x | $764M | VS | |
$HTHT H World Group Ltd | 68 | 91 | 44 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | 68 | 86 | 82 | 57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | 68 | 83 | 92 | 77 | 5.1x | 2.3x | 32.0% | 6.6% | 51.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 178.0x | $934M | VS | |
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | 67 | 80 | 90 | 53 | - | 13.0x | 0.4% | -3.5% | 61.7% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 190.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ | 67 | 63 | 81 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC. | 67 | 63 | 55 | 83 | 25.2x | 16.5x | 34.8% | 13.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 26.0x | $51.6B | VS | |
$PLCE Childrens Place, Inc. | 37 | 44 | 55 | 19 | - | 4.5x | -9.8% | -3.1% | 32.9% | 0.0% | -3.0% | 6.2% | 0.0% | - | $159M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 9.6% | 3.6% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.7x | - | REF |
Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 36.6/100. It ranks #3952 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Retail Trade sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 44 | 42 | +2NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 19 | 12 | +7ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 55 | 63 | -8DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 35 | 59 | -24DRAG |
| STABILITY | 18 | 7 | +11ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 38 | 33 | +5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -9.8% (sector 9.6%)
GM 33% vs sector 37%, OM 0% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 6%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) as Avoid with a composite score of 36.6/100 at a current price of $4.26. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Childrens Place, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Retail Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 36.6/100 places it at rank #3952 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Childrens Place, Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Childrens Place, Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 36.6/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3952 of 7,333 stocks, PLCE falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
PLCE's quality score of 44/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -9.8% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 32.9% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of -3.0% (sector avg: 2.4%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
PLCE's value score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 4.52x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
Childrens Place, Inc.'s investment score of 35/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 6.2% vs. a sector average of 3.7% and a return on assets of -3.1% (sector: 3.6%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
Childrens Place, Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 19/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 6.2% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.76 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
Childrens Place, Inc. registers a low stability score of 18/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.76. Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
Childrens Place, Inc.'s short interest score of 38/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.76), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $159M (micro-cap), PLCE carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
Childrens Place, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3952 of 7,333 overall (46th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -9.8% trailing the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of 0.0% below the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While PLCE currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the RETAIL TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Stability (18) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 50% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 202% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 12% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after a mixed market close, with uncertainty surrounding November's jobs report and potential Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Key companies reported earnings with varied results.
Leadership Changes and Organizational Updates Enhance Ability to Implement Strategic Transformation Kim Roy joins the Company as Executive Director Lisa Pillette joins the Company as Chief Customer Officer Kiera Ganann joined the Company as SVP, Head of Merchandising SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), one of the only pure-play children’s specialty retailers in North America, announced a series of leadership appointments and organizational
BOSTON, December 18, 2025--SLR Credit Solutions ("SLR CS") announced the closing of a $100 million senior secured term loan for The Children’s Place (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLCE), one of the only pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailers in North America. The term loan was made in concert with a $350 million revolving line of credit from Wells Fargo. The transaction further strengthens the Company’s liquidity position and supports its long-term strategic priorities.
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The Children's Place (PLCE) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.