Is Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 701.6% / 30% | 6.4% / 30% | 51.1% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 701.6% / 33% | 6.4% / 33% | 51.1% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 78.4% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 5.7% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 701.6% / 33% | 6.4% / 33% | 51.1% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 78.4% / 33% | 0.7% / 33% | 5.7% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 31.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 1.1% | |
| Net Margin | -4.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$118M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$133M |
| Total Debt | $586M |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Assets | $748M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $3.49 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.99 |
| 200-Day MA | $5.50 |
| Avg Volume | 311K |
| Beta | 2.0 |
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52-Week Range
$3.10
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About Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE)
The Children's Place, Inc. operates an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America. It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under The Children's Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brands. It offers its products through digital storefronts; physical stores in the North America; wholesale marketplaces; and international franchise partners. The company also sells it products through online, such as www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com. The company was formerly known as The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and changed its name to The Children's Place, Inc. in June 2014. The Children's Place, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Childrens Place, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Childrens Place, Inc.'s debt ratio?
Childrens Place, Inc.'s debt ratio is 701.6% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 78.4%.
What are Childrens Place, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Childrens Place, Inc. has a market capitalization of $70M, and revenue of $1.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 31.1% and a net margin of -4.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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