The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1998 to 2022
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PLCE Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 7, 2026, The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.7x, with a stock price of $3.33 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-2.33.
The current P/E is 104% below its 5-year average of 19.7x. Over the past five years, PLCE's P/E has ranged from a low of 4.2x to a high of 62.2x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, PLCE trades at a 104% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 301 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 199.0x.
Relative to the broader market, PLCE trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
PLCE P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $495M | 6.8Lowest | 0.52 | +0% | |
| $20B | 33.3 | - | +22% | |
| $424M | 32.0 | - | +962%Best | |
| $4B | 7.6 | - | -2% | |
| $3B | 15.5 | - | -35% | |
| $6B | 14.2 | 0.06Best | +19% | |
| $59B | 16.0 | - | -8% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
PLCE Historical P/E Data (1998–2022)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 Q3 | Sat Oct 29 2022 00:00:00 GM | $38.91 | $6.36 | 6.1x | -90% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Sat Jul 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $43.34 | $8.40 | 5.2x | -91% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Sat Apr 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $46.33 | $11.01 | 4.2x | -93% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Mon Jan 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $70.75 | $12.59 | 5.6x | -91% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Sat Oct 30 2021 00:00:00 GM | $82.89 | $10.44 | 7.9x | -87% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Sat Jul 31 2021 00:00:00 GM | $84.33 | $6.05 | 13.9x | -77% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Sat May 01 2021 00:00:00 GM | $78.35 | $1.26 | 62.2x | +4% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Fri Jan 31 2020 00:00:00 GM | $59.67 | $4.76 | 12.5x | -79% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sat Nov 02 2019 00:00:00 GM | $84.39 | $3.89 | 21.7x | -64% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Sat Aug 03 2019 00:00:00 GM | $91.51 | $4.15 | 22.1x | -63% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Sat May 04 2019 00:00:00 GM | $114.94 | $4.50 | 25.5x | -57% |
| FY2018 Q4 | $96.76 | $6.00 | 16.1x | -73% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 59.9x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLCE stock.
Is PLCE stock overvalued or undervalued?
PLCE trades at -0.7x P/E, below its 5-year average of 19.7x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does PLCE's valuation compare to peers?
The Children's Place, Inc. P/E of -0.7x compares to sector median of 19.6x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is PLCE's PEG ratio?
PLCE PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1998-2022.