7.48 USD
-0.44 (-5.56%)
7.48 USD
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Overall PLCE gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated PLCE against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PLCE have multiple concerns. PLCE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLCE had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLCE reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years PLCE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLCE has a Return On Assets of -3.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLCE underperforms 63.11% of its industry peers.
PLCE has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLCE outperforms 51.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.39% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 3.81% |
ROA(3y)-9.05%
ROA(5y)-4.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLCE has a Operating Margin of 1.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLCE outperforms 48.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLCE has declined.
PLCE has a Gross Margin of 31.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLCE underperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
PLCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.89% |
OM growth 3Y-50.48%
OM growth 5Y-19.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.27%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLCE is destroying value.
PLCE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PLCE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLCE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLCE has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that PLCE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PLCE's Altman-Z score of 1.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLCE is outperformed by 63.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PLCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, PLCE is not doing good in the industry: 75.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PLCE has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that PLCE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLCE's Quick ratio of 0.17 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLCE is outperformed by 88.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 92.46% over the past year.
The earnings per share for PLCE have been decreasing by -40.35% on average. This is quite bad
PLCE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.08%.
PLCE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.46%
EPS 3Y-68.73%
EPS 5Y-40.35%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.77%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PLCE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 43.82% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLCE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-348.78%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 14.67 indicates a correct valuation of PLCE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLCE is valued a bit cheaper than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
PLCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLCE is valued cheaper than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLCE's earnings are expected to grow with 43.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLCE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
7.48
-0.44 (-5.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.1%
Inst Owner Change-4.35%
Ins Owners2.76%
Ins Owner Change19.59%
Market Cap165.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)-27.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target8.16 (9.09%)
Short Float %11.27%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-119.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-192.19%
Max EPS beat(2)-47.06%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-161.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-388.35%
Max EPS beat(4)-17.53%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-108.11%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-72.9%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-70.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.19%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.44%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.12%
PT rev (1m)14.29%
PT rev (3m)33.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)42.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 45.35 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)-0.38
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.16
OCFY2.21%
SpS60.39
BVpS-0.22
TBVpS-0.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.39% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 11.24% | ||
| ROIC | 3.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.97% | ||
| OM | 1.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.89% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-9.05%
ROA(5y)-4.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-54.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y-52.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.51%
OM growth 3Y-50.48%
OM growth 5Y-19.85%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.27%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 6.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)62.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.46%
EPS 3Y-68.73%
EPS 5Y-40.35%
EPS Q2Q%-150%
EPS Next Y-348.78%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y43.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.22%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.77%
Revenue Next Year-4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y114.87%
EBIT growth 3Y-55.54%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.51%
EBIT Next Year-8.62%
EBIT Next 3Y17.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-69.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CHILDREN'S PLACE INC/THE / PLCE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PLCE.
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CHILDREN'S PLACE INC/THE (PLCE) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
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The dividend rating of CHILDREN'S PLACE INC/THE (PLCE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.