The Children's Place, Inc.
PLCE
Rank in Stocks
#30893
The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a specialized retailer focusing on... The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a specialized retailer focusing on apparel for children. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts the manufacturing of, and then sells a wide array of items for children, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and other related merchandise. These products are offered under various proprietary brands such as The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, and Sugar & Jade. As of January 29, 2022, The Children's Place maintained a substantial retail presence, with 672 physical stores located across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it facilitated online shopping through its e-commerce platforms: childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, and sugarandjade.com. Globally, the company extended its reach through seven international franchise partners, who collectively managed 211 points of distribution in 16 different countries. Founded in 1969, The Children's Place, Inc. changed its name from The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. in June 2014. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Share Price
$0.1873
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$4.17M
Change (1 day)
-41.83%
Change (1 year)
-97.96%
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Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -7.70%
According to The Children's Place, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -7.70%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 1.22%.
Operating Margin history for The Children's Place, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -7.70% | -731.15% |
| 2025 | 1.22% | -123.33% |
| 2024 | -5.23% | -2,279.17% |
| 2023 | 0.24% | -98.38% |
| 2022 | 14.79% | -239.53% |
| 2021 | -10.60% | -305.83% |
| 2020 | 5.15% | -10.28% |
| 2019 | 5.74% | -33.56% |
| 2018 | 8.64% | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 8.41% | 36.30% |
| 2016 | 6.17% | 19.34% |
| 2015 | 5.17% | 19.68% |
| 2014 | 4.32% | -11.84% |
| 2013 | 4.90% | -25.08% |
| 2012 | 6.54% | -21.30% |
| 2011 | 8.31% | 3.23% |
| 2010 | 8.05% | 1.77% |
| 2009 | 7.91% | -292.93% |
| 2008 | -4.10% | -169.26% |
| 2007 | 5.92% | 6.09% |
| 2006 | 5.58% | -6.53% |
| 2005 | 5.97% | 30.63% |
| 2004 | 4.57% | 106.79% |
| 2003 | 2.21% | -80.90% |
| 2002 | 11.57% | -4.70% |
| 2001 | 12.14% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.07% | -102.61% |
ES
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| 18.13% | -102.35% |
JP
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| 12.83% | -101.67% |
US
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| 13.75% | -101.79% |
US
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| 18.60% | -102.42% |
GB
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin
What is The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin?
The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin is -7.70%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin was 1.22%, compared with -5.23% in 2024.
How has The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (14.79%) and lowest in 2021 (-10.60%).
How does The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Children's Place, Inc.'s operating margin (-7.70%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A., with 20.07%.