Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 38.6% as of July 2026. Working capital of $-53.70 Million (current assets of $426.10 Million minus current liabilities of $479.79 Million) is measured against net assets of $-138.97 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base.
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Children’s Place Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1997–2026)
This chart shows how Children’s Place Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 29 annual periods from 1997 to 2026. As of July 2026, the ratio stands at 38.6%, reflecting working capital of $-53.70 Million against net assets of $-138.97 Million USD. See how many days can Children’s Place Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Children’s Place Inc (1997–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Children’s Place Inc from 1997 to 2026, covering 29 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For the complete balance sheet picture, see PLCE asset base.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -18.7% | $10.11 Million | $-54.18 Million | $398.00 Million | $387.89 Million | ▼ -103.0 pp |
| 2025 | 84.4% | $-50.11 Million | $-59.41 Million | $468.00 Million | $518.12 Million | ▼ -1737.1 pp |
| 2024 | 1821.5% | $-164.28 Million | $-9.02 Million | $452.13 Million | $616.40 Million | ▲ +1876.0 pp |
| 2023 | -54.5% | $-86.44 Million | $158.48 Million | $561.94 Million | $648.38 Million | ▼ -50.0 pp |
| 2022 | -4.6% | $-10.29 Million | $225.47 Million | $581.54 Million | $591.83 Million | ▲ +179.0 pp |
| 2021 | -183.6% | $-171.42 Million | $93.38 Million | $547.08 Million | $718.50 Million | ▼ -121.9 pp |
| 2020 | -61.7% | $-145.13 Million | $235.19 Million | $449.88 Million | $595.01 Million | ▼ -94.8 pp |
| 2019 | 33.1% | $104.00 Million | $314.44 Million | $435.39 Million | $331.40 Million | ▼ -29.4 pp |
| 2018 | 62.5% | $295.98 Million | $473.70 Million | $656.50 Million | $360.52 Million | ▲ +5.7 pp |
| 2017 | 56.8% | $281.97 Million | $496.29 Million | $611.16 Million | $329.20 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2016 | 58.0% | $306.29 Million | $527.79 Million | $581.31 Million | $275.02 Million | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2015 | 56.8% | $334.81 Million | $589.12 Million | $609.28 Million | $274.47 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2014 | 58.0% | $357.97 Million | $616.78 Million | $629.32 Million | $271.35 Million | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2013 | 57.0% | $353.73 Million | $620.95 Million | $545.24 Million | $191.51 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2012 | 56.1% | $341.77 Million | $609.37 Million | $473.32 Million | $131.56 Million | ▼ -1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 57.1% | $347.31 Million | $607.73 Million | $477.70 Million | $130.40 Million | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2010 | 52.9% | $311.37 Million | $588.97 Million | $456.88 Million | $145.52 Million | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2009 | 57.1% | $312.60 Million | $547.88 Million | $519.59 Million | $207.00 Million | ▲ +14.6 pp |
| 2008 | 42.4% | $200.38 Million | $472.23 Million | $510.88 Million | $310.50 Million | ▼ -17.1 pp |
| 2006 | 59.5% | $233.93 Million | $392.87 Million | $459.99 Million | $226.06 Million | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2005 | 56.9% | $177.21 Million | $311.66 Million | $392.16 Million | $214.95 Million | ▲ +12.4 pp |
| 2004 | 44.5% | $114.28 Million | $257.00 Million | $199.43 Million | $85.16 Million | ▲ +9.8 pp |
| 2003 | 34.6% | $79.27 Million | $229.01 Million | $145.20 Million | $65.93 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2002 | 35.6% | $77.34 Million | $217.01 Million | $132.03 Million | $54.68 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2001 | 24.6% | $40.94 Million | $166.67 Million | $98.97 Million | $58.03 Million | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2000 | 22.8% | $27.34 Million | $120.07 Million | $73.58 Million | $46.24 Million | ▼ -21.3 pp |
| 1999 | 44.0% | $35.50 Million | $80.60 Million | $62.50 Million | $27.00 Million | ▲ +9.5 pp |
| 1998 | 34.5% | $20.20 Million | $58.50 Million | $38.40 Million | $18.20 Million | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 1997 | 43.8% | $11.95 Million | $27.30 Million | $27.69 Million | $15.74 Million | — |