Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Children’s Place Inc $4.34, price $2.21, upside +96.4%, quality 50 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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The Children's Place, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America and internationally. It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International.
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The Children's Place, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America and internationally. It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under The Children's Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, PJ Place, Crazy 8, Place, Baby Place, and other brands. It offers its products through its digital storefronts, www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com; physical stores in North America; wholesale marketplaces; and international franchise partners, as well as through social media channels. The company was formerly known as The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and changed its name to The Children's Place, Inc. in June 2014. The Children's Place, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Stock analysis
Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) currently trades at $2.21, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $4.34, implying the stock looks roughly 49.1% undervalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 5 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 50/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Children’s Place Inc reported revenue of $1.4B in FY2025 versus $1.5B in FY2021, a compound −2.3%/yr. Reported net income was −$57.8M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $76.5M · P/S ratio 0.06 · EPS (TTM) $−4.82 · Net margin −4.2% · Return on equity −522% · Return on assets (EBIT) 2.2% · Operating margin −16.9% · Revenue (TTM) $1.2B.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 27 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 76% below its 52-week high and 16% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Cyclical peers we cover trades at −1% fair-value upside, at 96%, PLCE screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.0/100
Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Revenue growth 1 year
−13.5%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−10.2%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−5.8%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: −2.4% a year
Revenue growth 28 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+8.4%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
5.5% (2020) → 1.2% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Apparel Manufacturing · 226 stocks
Beats the industry median on 3/8 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score50 · Below median
Fair Value upside+96% · Top 25%
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)Negative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Return on assets−5% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)−9% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM)−17% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−11% · Bottom 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equityNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Valuation Multiplesvs Apparel Manufacturing median · lower = cheaper
P/BNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
P/S (TTM)0.07× · Cheapest 25%
PEG1.42× · Cheaper than median
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)100· sector 36
FUTURE (revenue growth)0· sector 5
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 19
HEALTH (low debt)0· sector 98
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 57
PAST 0: with negative equity (buybacks among others) return on equity is not meaningfully computable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $4.34 versus a price of $2.21, about +96% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of PLCE?
Our model-based fair value for Children’s Place Inc is $4.34 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $2.21.
What is the quality score of PLCE?
Children’s Place Inc has a Quality Score of 50/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $4.34 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 3 valuation models. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Children’s Place Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $4.34, about +96% upside versus a price of $2.21 (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Children’s Place Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $1.2B (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Children’s Place Inc it is $4.34 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $2.21. It is the blended result of 3 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Children’s Place Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, PLCE trades below its calculated fair value: price $2.21, fair value $4.34, a gap of about +96% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of PLCE?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($2.21); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($4.34). For Children’s Place Inc the two are $2.13 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Children’s Place Inc worth?
The market values Children’s Place Inc at about $76.5M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $2.21; our models calculate a fair value of $4.34 per share.
What is the PEG ratio of PLCE?
The PEG ratio of Children’s Place Inc is 1.42 (P/E divided by earnings growth, as of Sep 23, 2026). That is above 1, so the growth is already paid for in the price.
How solid is the balance sheet of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Balance-sheet figures for Children’s Place Inc (as of Sep 23, 2026): negative equity, so no return on equity and no debt-to-equity ratio. They feed the Quality Score of 50/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is PLCE from its 52-week high?
Children’s Place Inc trades at $2.21, about 76% below its 52-week high of $9.17 and 16% above the low of $1.90 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $4.34 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Children’s Place Inc?
From the same area (Consumer Cyclical) we also value Ralph Lauren Corporation, Moncler S.p.A, Gildan Activewear Inc, LPP SA, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Children’s Place Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 23, 2026: price $2.21, calculated fair value $4.34 (+96%), Quality Score 50/100, from 3 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of PLCE calculated?
We run Children’s Place Inc through 3 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $4.34, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.0 % above its aggregate fair value. Children’s Place Inc currently trades 96 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The closing price on Sep 23, 2026 was $2.21. Our model-based fair value is $4.34, about +96% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Children’s Place Inc right now?
The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. Solid quality (50/100) at a price below fair value, the discount is the argument here, not the business quality.
Key figures of Children’s Place Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The market capitalisation of Children’s Place Inc is $76.5M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Children’s Place Inc is 0.06 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Earnings per share at Children’s Place Inc are $−4.82. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The net margin of Children’s Place Inc is −4.2% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Children’s Place Inc is −522% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Children’s Place Inc is 2.2% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
The operating margin of Children’s Place Inc is −16.9% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Revenue at Children’s Place Inc is growing −11.1% versus a year earlier (3y avg −10.2%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)?
Earnings per share at Children’s Place Inc are growing −48.5% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) generate?
The free cash flow of Children’s Place Inc is −$133M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) carry?
The net debt of Children’s Place Inc is $581M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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