PLCE (Children's Place) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $15.57 (As of Apr. 2026)

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PLCE Children's Place Inc PLCE
52 GF Score
Price $2.48
GF Value $4.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Children's Place PLCE -1.20% 52 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.57 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLCE with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Children's Place's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-4.823. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $15.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Children's Place's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -17.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -13.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -8.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -3.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Children's Place was 14.70% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-13), Children's Place's current stock price is $2.48. Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $15.57. Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.16.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Children's Place was 6.07. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.84.


Children's Place  (NAS:PLCE) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.48/15.57
=0.16

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Children's Place was 6.07. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.84.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Children's Place Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Children's Place Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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PLCE vs JRSH, VNCE, NCI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Children's Place Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Children's Place's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=-4.823/333.0200*333.0200
=-4.823

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Children's Place Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 26.043 240.628 36.043
201610 27.289 241.729 37.595
201701 28.004 242.839 38.404
201704 28.421 244.524 38.707
201707 28.148 244.786 38.294
201710 29.265 246.663 39.511
201801 27.523 247.867 36.978
201804 20.665 250.546 27.467
201807 19.652 252.006 25.970
201810 21.128 252.885 27.823
201901 19.867 251.712 26.284
201904 17.670 255.548 23.027
201907 15.906 256.571 20.645
201910 16.674 257.346 21.577
202001 15.987 257.971 20.638
202004 7.229 256.389 9.390
202007 4.218 259.101 5.421
202010 5.304 260.388 6.783
202101 6.403 261.582 8.152
202104 9.908 267.054 12.355
202107 11.385 273.003 13.888
202110 15.425 276.589 18.572
202201 16.218 281.148 19.210
202204 15.994 289.109 18.423
202207 14.143 296.276 15.897
202210 16.843 298.012 18.822
202301 12.963 299.170 14.430
202304 10.143 303.363 11.135
202307 6.889 305.691 7.505
202310 9.464 307.671 10.244
202401 -0.720 308.417 -0.777
202404 -2.749 313.548 -2.920
202407 -5.415 314.540 -5.733
202410 -3.880 315.664 -4.093
202501 -4.648 317.671 -4.873
202504 0.064 320.795 0.066
202507 -0.220 323.048 -0.227
202510 -0.388 0.000
202601 -2.444 325.252 -2.502
202604 -4.823 333.020 -4.823

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.57 mean?
Children's Place (PLCE) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.57 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Children's Place and its competitors.
Is Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Children's Place's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.57. Overall, Children's Place has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JRSH and VNCE?
Children's Place's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $15.57 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Children's Place and its competitors. Children's Place's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Children's Place stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Children's Place (PLCE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.29, compared to a current price of $2.48 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.57. Children's Place's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Children's Place (PLCE), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $15.57 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Children's Place (PLCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Children's Place stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.48 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.29. GuruFocus considers Children's Place to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PLCE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $15.57
  • GF Value™: $4.29 vs. price of $2.48 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PLCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Children's Place Business Description

Other Exchanges CP5:Germany
Address 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, USA, 07094
Children's Place Inc operate an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America. It designs, contract to manufacture, and sell fashionable, high-quality apparel, accessories and footwear predominantly at value prices under proprietary The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brand names. The Company classifies its business into two segments: The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International.
52GF Score

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