(KLC) KinderCare Learning - Ratings and Ratios

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

KLC: Childcare, Education, Preschool, Before-School, After-School Programs

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) is a leader in early childhood education and care in the United States. The company operates a network of community-based centers under the KinderCare, Creme de la Crème, and Champions brands, offering a range of services from infant care to before-and after-school programs. This diversified approach allows KinderCare to cater to different age groups and family needs, strengthening its position in a fragmented industry.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, KinderCare has built a reputation for scalability and reliability. The company’s ability to maintain quality across its brands while expanding its footprint makes it a standout player in the early childhood education sector. Its rebranding from KC Holdco, LLC to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in January 2022 reflects its focus on clarity and growth in the education space.

From an investment perspective, KinderCare’s market capitalization of $2.446 billion USD highlights its scale and stability. The current P/E ratio of 42.33 and forward P/E of 25.45 suggest that investors expect significant growth, likely driven by increasing demand for childcare services and the company’s expansion strategies. The P/S ratio of 0.95 indicates reasonable valuation relative to its revenue, while the P/B ratio of 10.39 reflects the market’s confidence in its balance sheet and intangible assets. For fund managers, KinderCare’s position in a high-growth, recession-resistant industry makes it a compelling option for portfolios seeking exposure to education services.

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KLC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,931m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
GiC Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2024-10-09

KLC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -39.1%
Fundamental 15.0%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -36.9
Analysts 4.13/5
Fair Price Momentum 13.52 USD
Fair Price DCF 3.03 USD

KLC Dividends

No Dividends Paid

KLC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 14.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -71.8%
Growth Correlation 5y -71.8%
CAGR 5y -37.35%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.83
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.91
Alpha -52.25
Beta 1.65
Volatility 65.68%
Current Volume 332k
Average Volume 20d 361.3k
What is the price of KLC stocks?
As of March 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.37 with a total of 332,010 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.79%, over one month by -21.07%, over three months by -12.18% and over the past year by -37.35%.
Is KinderCare Learning a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, KinderCare Learning is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 14.96 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KLC as of March 2025 is 13.52. This means that KLC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -17.41%.
Is KLC a buy, sell or hold?
KinderCare Learning has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.13. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KLC.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KLC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KLC KinderCare Learning will be worth about 15.2 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 16.37. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -7.21%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 31.3 91.1%
Analysts Target Price 32.3 97%
ValueRay Target Price 15.2 -7.2%