(KLC) KinderCare Learning - Ratings and Ratios
Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Preschool
KLC EPS (Earnings per Share)
KLC Revenue
Description: KLC KinderCare Learning
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) is a leading provider of early childhood education services in the United States, operating within the Education Services sub-industry. The companys stock performance is characterized by significant volatility, with the current price standing at $7.50, substantially below its 52-week high of $29.41 and near its 52-week low of $7.39.
From a fundamental analysis perspective, KinderCares market capitalization is approximately $1.136 billion, with a forward Price-to-Earnings ratio of 11.79, suggesting a relatively moderate valuation compared to its expected earnings. However, the companys Return on Equity (RoE) is negative at -12.59%, indicating that it has been unprofitable for shareholders in the recent period. Key drivers for the companys financial performance include enrollment rates, tuition pricing, and operational efficiency.
To assess KinderCares potential for future growth, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average enrollment per center, revenue per child, and operating margins are crucial. The companys ability to manage costs, including labor and facility expenses, will be vital in improving profitability. Additionally, demographic trends, such as changes in the number of families with young children and the labor force participation rate of parents, will influence demand for KinderCares services.
Economic drivers that could impact KinderCares business include government policies on early childhood education, competition within the private education sector, and macroeconomic factors such as GDP growth and employment rates, which can affect parents ability to afford childcare services. A thorough analysis of these factors is necessary to understand the companys potential for long-term success.
KLC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 672m |
| Sub-Industry | Education Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2024-10-09 |
KLC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -98.1% |
| Fundamental | 53.8% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -82.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.25 of 5 |
KLC Dividends
Currently no dividends paidKLC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -89.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -96.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -96.4% |
| CAGR 5y | -77.77% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.96 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -1.60 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.71 |
| Alpha | -96.39 |
| Beta | |
| Volatility | 56.70% |
| Current Volume | 757.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 696.9k |
| Stop Loss | 5.4 (-7.1%) |
| Signal | -0.74 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income (-59.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 161.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.79pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -5.35% (prev -7.32%; Δ 1.97pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 179.3m > Net Income -59.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (2.35b) to EBITDA (213.6m) ratio: 11.01 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.66 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (118.4m) change vs 12m ago -84.36% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 22.94% (prev 26.19%; Δ -3.25pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 72.05% (prev 71.49%; Δ 0.55pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 0.71 (EBITDA TTM 213.6m / Interest Expense TTM 130.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.03
| (A) -0.04 = (Total Current Assets 276.4m - Total Current Liabilities 420.2m) / Total Assets 3.79b |
| (B) 0.02 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 90.0m / Total Assets 3.79b |
| (C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 92.7m / Avg Total Assets 3.73b |
| (D) 0.03 = Book Value of Equity 87.4m / Total Liabilities 2.87b |
| Total Rating: 0.03 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 53.82
| 1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.40% = 0.70 |
| 3. FCF Margin 1.57% = 0.39 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 2.67 = -0.27 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 11.01 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.05)% = 1.32 |
| 7. RoE -8.23% = -1.37 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 78.76% = 5.91 |
| 9. EPS Trend 42.93% = 2.15 |
What is the price of KLC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -12.24%, over one month by -22.12%, over three months by -39.29% and over the past year by -79.87%.
Is KinderCare Learning a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLC is around 3.99 USD . This means that KLC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -31.33%.
Is KLC a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 12.3 | 110.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 12.3 | 110.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 4.2 | -27.4% |
Last update: 2025-10-13 02:02
KLC Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Forward = 7.5988
P/S = 0.2502
P/B = 0.8409
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 2.69b USD
EBIT TTM = 92.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 213.6m USD
Long Term Debt = 916.8m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 158.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.47b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.35b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.02b USD (672.1m + Debt 2.47b - CCE 119.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.71 (Ebit TTM 92.7m / Interest Expense TTM 130.4m)
FCF Yield = 1.40% (FCF TTM 42.2m / Enterprise Value 3.02b)
FCF Margin = 1.57% (FCF TTM 42.2m / Revenue TTM 2.69b)
Net Margin = -2.23% (Net Income TTM -59.9m / Revenue TTM 2.69b)
Gross Margin = 22.94% ((Revenue TTM 2.69b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.07b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 25.80% (prev 22.75%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.80 (Enterprise Value 3.02b / Total Assets 3.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.81% (Interest Expense 20.1m / Debt 2.47b)
Taxrate = 27.30% (14.5m / 53.1m)
NOPAT = 67.4m (EBIT 92.7m * (1 - 27.30%))
Current Ratio = 0.66 (Total Current Assets 276.4m / Total Current Liabilities 420.2m)
Debt / Equity = 2.67 (Debt 2.47b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 924.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 11.01 (Net Debt 2.35b / EBITDA 213.6m)
Debt / FCF = 55.68 (Net Debt 2.35b / FCF TTM 42.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 727.3m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -1.58% (Net Income -59.9m / Total Assets 3.79b)
RoE = -8.23% (Net Income TTM -59.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 727.3m)
RoCE = 5.64% (EBIT 92.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 727.3m + L.T.Debt 916.8m))
RoIC = 3.74% (NOPAT 67.4m / Invested Capital 1.80b)
WACC = 2.69% (E(672.1m)/V(3.14b) * Re(10.41%) + D(2.47b)/V(3.14b) * Rd(0.81%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Discount Rate = 10.41% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 14.45%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 60.59% ; FCFE base≈30.1m ; Y1≈19.8m ; Y5≈9.05m
Fair Price DCF = 1.07 (DCF Value 126.5m / Shares Outstanding 118.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 42.93 | EPS CAGR: 1138 % | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 78.76 | Revenue CAGR: 13.23% | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0
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