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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Children's Place's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-286 Mil.
Children's Place's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 (€-203 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€-239 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 (€-239 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€-286 Mil).
Children's Place's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2024 (€-124 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (€-186 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2025 (€-186 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€-239 Mil).
Children's Place (FRA:CP5) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Children's Place Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Children's Place's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Children's Place (FRA:CP5) has a Retained Earnings of €-286 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Children's Place and its competitors.
Is Children's Place's Retained Earnings too high?
Children's Place's current Retained Earnings is €-286 Mil. Overall, Children's Place has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Children's Place's Retained Earnings compare to JRSH and VNCE?
Children's Place's Retained Earnings of €-286 Mil 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 Retained Earnings for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Children's Place and its competitors. Children's Place's current Retained Earnings is €-286 Mil. 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 (FRA:CP5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.66, compared to a current price of €2.15 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €-286 Mil. Children's Place's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Children's Place (FRA:CP5), the current Retained Earnings is €-286 Mil 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 (FRA:CP5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Children's Place stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.15 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.66.
GuruFocus considers Children's Place to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CP5:
Retained Earnings: €-286 Mil
GF Value™: €3.66 vs. price of €2.15 (41.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CP5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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