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 493.4% as of October 2025. Working capital of $-42.48 Million (current assets of $490.19 Million minus current liabilities of $532.68 Million) is measured against net assets of $-8.61 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Children’s Place Inc.
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Children’s Place Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1997–2025)
This chart shows how Children’s Place Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at 493.4%, reflecting working capital of $-42.48 Million against net assets of $-8.61 Million USD. Explore Children’s Place Inc (PLCE) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Children’s Place Inc (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Children’s Place Inc from 1997 to 2025, covering 28 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. Read PLCE current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (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 | — |