CHILDREN'S PLACE INC/THE (PLCE)

US1689051076 - Common Stock

12.16  -1.66 (-12.01%)

Fundamental Rating

2

PLCE gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. PLCE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PLCE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PLCE has reported negative net income.
PLCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PLCE reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PLCE reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

PLCE has a Return On Assets of -19.31%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLCE underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.31%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.46%
ROA(5y)-1.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.79%, PLCE is doing worse than 69.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLCE has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PLCE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.79%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.71%
GM growth 5Y-4.66%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PLCE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
PLCE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PLCE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLCE has a worse debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that PLCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PLCE's Altman-Z score of 1.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLCE is outperformed by 72.00% of its industry peers.
PLCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.24. This is a neutral value as PLCE would need 4.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PLCE's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLCE outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.24
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.59%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that PLCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PLCE's Current ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLCE is outperformed by 92.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.15 indicates that PLCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PLCE has a Quick ratio of 0.15. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLCE underperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.15

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PLCE have decreased strongly by -2146.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.21% in the past year.
PLCE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2146.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-142.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.21%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.73%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.23%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 73.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y137.5%
EPS Next 2Y73.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.67%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLCE. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.65 indicates a correct valuation of PLCE.
PLCE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLCE is cheaper than 68.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.15. PLCE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.65

4.2 Price Multiples

PLCE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PLCE indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLCE is cheaper than 99.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.37
EV/EBITDA 10.42

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PLCE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLCE's earnings are expected to grow with 73.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLCE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CHILDREN'S PLACE INC/THE

NASDAQ:PLCE (5/21/2024, 10:16:58 AM)

12.16

-1.66 (-12.01%)

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GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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Market Cap154.31M
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ROA -19.31%
ROE N/A
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.79%
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.15
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-2146.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y137.5%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.21%
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