Reading the annual reports…
First time this company is opened: we are analysing its official reports. This can take up to a minute; after that the page loads instantly.
First time this company is opened: we are analysing its official reports. This can take up to a minute; after that the page loads instantly.
PLCE · Nasdaq · United States · Retail-Family Clothing Stores
In shortChildrens Place, Inc. is loss-making, burns cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue shrinking (−12.8% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -4.7% | 1/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | -7.3% | 0/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | – | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.03× | 19/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | – | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | -1.92 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -0.8% | 17/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | – | n/a |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 25/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 20/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 16.6% | 50/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 8.0% | 36/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -10.9% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,915 | 1,708 | 1,603 | 1,386 | 1,209 |
| Gross profit | 795 | 514 | 445 | 459 | 362 |
| Selling, general & admin | 459 | 461 | 447 | 406 | 384 |
| Operating income | 276 | (1.5) | (84) | (14) | (57) |
| Interest expense | 19 | 13 | 30 | – | – |
| Pre-tax income | 257 | (15) | (114) | (49) | (90) |
| Income tax | 70 | (14) | 41 | 8.4 | (2) |
| Net income | 187 | (1.1) | (155) | (58) | (88) |
| Diluted EPS | $12.59 | −$0.09 | −$12.34 | −$4.53 | −$4.01 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 22 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
−1.92 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 1, 2026 · Data updated Sep 14, 2026