(KLC) KinderCare Learning - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US49456W1053

Childcare, Education, Preschool, Daycare, After-School Programs

KLC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of KLC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.26864952091919, "2020-06": null, "2020-09": null, "2020-12": null, "2021-03": -0.2144390589381, "2021-06": null, "2021-09": null, "2021-12": null, "2022-03": 0.79181329261005, "2022-12": null, "2023-03": 0.047342556861254, "2023-06": 0.047342556861254, "2023-09": 0.17745612287807, "2023-12": 0.12964506090529, "2024-03": 0.037703962780963, "2024-06": 0.037703962780963, "2024-09": 0.12205539928353, "2024-12": -1.1703844536343, "2025-03": 0.17881018585036,

KLC Revenue

Revenue of KLC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 329.0475, 2020-06: 329.0475, 2020-09: 327.02, 2020-12: 381.441, 2021-03: 400.262, 2021-06: 456.916, 2021-09: 475.121, 2021-12: 475.515, 2022-03: 497.532, 2022-12: 575.212, 2023-03: 633.859, 2023-06: 633.859, 2023-09: 624.468, 2023-12: 617.996, 2024-03: 689.933, 2024-06: 689.933, 2024-09: 671.476, 2024-12: 646.956, 2025-03: 668.244,

Description: KLC KinderCare Learning

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of early childhood education and care services in the United States, operating a network of community-based centers and schools under various brands, including KCLC, Creme School, and Champions. The companys diverse portfolio of brands caters to different segments of the early childhood education market, from early child care to before- and after-school programs.

With a history dating back to 1969, KinderCare has established itself as a prominent player in the education services sector. The companys rebranding from KC Holdco, LLC to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in January 2022 marked a significant milestone in its evolution. KinderCares commitment to providing high-quality education and care services is reflected in its robust network of centers and schools across the United States.

From a market perspective, KinderCares stock has experienced significant fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $29.41 and a low of $10.08, indicating a high level of volatility. The current price of $10.08 is closer to the 52-week low, suggesting a potential buying opportunity. The short-term and medium-term moving averages (SMA20 and SMA50) are above the current price, while the long-term moving average (SMA200) is significantly higher, indicating a potential downtrend.

Using the available technical and fundamental data, a forecast for KinderCares stock can be made. Given the current price is at the 52-week low and the forward P/E ratio is 13.16, which is relatively reasonable for the education services sector, there is potential for a rebound. However, the negative RoE (-12.59) and the high ATR (5.44%) indicate that the stock is still subject to significant volatility. A potential trading strategy could involve buying the stock at the current price, with a stop-loss around $9.50, and a target price around $15, based on the SMA50 and the forward P/E ratio. This would represent a potential upside of around 50%.

Its worth noting that the education services sector is generally considered to be relatively stable, as it is less affected by economic downturns. KinderCares diversified portfolio of brands and its strong market presence position the company for long-term growth. As the demand for early childhood education and care services continues to grow, KinderCare is well-placed to capitalize on this trend.

KLC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,136m
Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2024-10-09

KLC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -68.3
Fundamental 53.2%
Dividend Rating -
Rel. Strength -74.5
Analysts 4.25 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 5.35 USD
Fair Price DCF 1.91 USD

KLC Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

KLC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -79.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -94.2%
Growth Correlation 5y -94.2%
CAGR 5y -71.30%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.95
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.15
Alpha -89.12
Beta 1.002
Volatility 115.85%
Current Volume 1965k
Average Volume 20d 461.7k
Stop Loss 7 (-6.7%)
Signal -0.52

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (-69.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 160.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.19pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -6.94% (prev -7.48%; Δ 0.54pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 179.3m > Net Income -69.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.27b) to EBITDA (221.4m) ratio: 10.24 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (118.3m) change vs 12m ago -84.37% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 23.37% (prev 24.63%; Δ -1.26pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 72.48% (prev 69.96%; Δ 2.51pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 0.66 (EBITDA TTM 221.4m / Interest Expense TTM 154.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.08

(A) -0.05 = (Total Current Assets 284.7m - Total Current Liabilities 470.4m) / Total Assets 3.72b
(B) 0.01 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 51.4m / Total Assets 3.72b
(C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 102.4m / Avg Total Assets 3.69b
(D) 0.02 = Book Value of Equity 50.9m / Total Liabilities 2.83b
Total Rating: -0.08 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 53.17

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield 2.41% = 1.20
3. FCF Margin 1.87% = 0.47
4. Debt/Equity 1.22 = 1.80
5. Debt/Ebitda 4.87 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -1.44% = -1.80
7. RoE -12.59% = -2.10
8. Rev. Trend 81.81% = 4.09
9. Rev. CAGR 12.01% = 1.50
10. EPS Trend data missing
11. EPS CAGR 38.65% = 2.50

What is the price of KLC shares?

As of August 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 7.50 with a total of 1,965,000 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -22.76%, over one month by -20.89%, over three months by -38.78% and over the past year by -71.30%.

Is KinderCare Learning a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, KinderCare Learning is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 53.17 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLC is around 5.35 USD . This means that KLC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -28.67%.

Is KLC a buy, sell or hold?

KinderCare Learning has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefore, it is recommended to buy KLC.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the KLC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 19.6 161.7%
Analysts Target Price 20.5 173.3%
ValueRay Target Price 5.8 -22.5%

Last update: 2025-08-13 04:43

KLC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.14b (1.14b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 131.3m USD (last quarter)
P/E Forward = 11.7925
P/S = 0.4246
P/B = 1.2842
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 2.68b USD
EBIT TTM = 102.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 221.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 917.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 159.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.08b USD (Calculated: Short Term 159.6m + Long Term 917.7m)
Net Debt = 2.27b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.08b USD (1.14b + Debt 1.08b - CCE 131.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.66 (Ebit TTM 102.4m / Interest Expense TTM 154.2m)
FCF Yield = 2.41% (FCF TTM 50.1m / Enterprise Value 2.08b)
FCF Margin = 1.87% (FCF TTM 50.1m / Revenue TTM 2.68b)
Net Margin = -2.61% (Net Income TTM -69.9m / Revenue TTM 2.68b)
Gross Margin = 23.37% ((Revenue TTM 2.68b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.05b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 40.92 (Enterprise Value 2.08b / Book Value Of Equity 50.9m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.87% (Interest Expense 20.1m / Debt 1.08b)
Taxrate = 27.03% (from quarterly Income Tax Expense: 7.84m / 29.0m)
NOPAT = 74.7m (EBIT 102.4m * (1 - 27.03%))
Current Ratio = 0.61 (Total Current Assets 284.7m / Total Current Liabilities 470.4m)
Debt / Equity = 1.22 (Debt 1.08b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 884.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.87 (Net Debt 2.27b / EBITDA 221.4m)
Debt / FCF = 21.50 (Debt 1.08b / FCF TTM 50.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 555.6m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -1.88% (Net Income -69.9m, Total Assets 3.72b )
RoE = -12.59% (Net Income TTM -69.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 555.6m)
RoCE = 6.95% (Ebit 102.4m / (Equity 555.6m + L.T.Debt 917.7m))
RoIC = 4.21% (NOPAT 74.7m / Invested Capital 1.77b)
WACC = 5.65% (E(1.14b)/V(2.21b) * Re(9.71%)) + (D(1.08b)/V(2.21b) * Rd(1.87%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 87.20 | Cagr: 5.54%
Discount Rate = 9.71% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 59.98% ; FCFE base≈67.4m ; Y1≈39.1m ; Y5≈14.0m
Fair Price DCF = 1.91 (DCF Value 225.6m / Shares Outstanding 118.0m; 5y FCF grow -48.19% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 81.81 | Revenue CAGR: 12.01%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -88.53%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 38.65%
EPS Growth Correlation: -3.75%

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