KLC
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
NYSE: KLC · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
$3.93
+3.42% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$428.71M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.16x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.95
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$2 – $14
Volume
1.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
42
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C4.0
Quality
C3.5
Profitability
D6.7
Valuation
B4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.1
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$3.19
-18.88%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
$35.77
Margin of safety
+86.41%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy5 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ 86.41% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.05 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -4.13%
- Negative free cash flow $-28.09M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.17B | $2.51B | $2.66B | $2.73B | $2.73B |
| Net income | $219.17M | $102.56M | $-92.84M | $-112.88M | $-177.18M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.95 |
| Free cash flow | $202.18M | $174.50M | $-16.43M | $110.26M | $-28.09M |
| Profit margin | 10.12% | 4.09% | -3.49% | -4.13% | -4.13% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. trades at $3.93. Our Smart Value Score of 42/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.05, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.73B. with profit margins at -4.13%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $35.77.
Frequently asked questions
What is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s stock price?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) trades at $3.93.
Is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. overvalued?
Smart Value Score 42/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $35.77.
What is the price target of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)?
The analyst target price is $3.19, representing -18.9% downside from the current price of $3.93.
What is the intrinsic value of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $35.77, a +86.4% margin of safety versus $3.93.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s revenue?
TTM revenue is $2.73B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.05 — distress.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.16x
ROE-13.90%
Beta—
50D MA$3.06
200D MA$5.38
Shares out0.12B
Float0.03B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.4M
Performance
1 week+14.56%
1 month+73.41%
3 months-19.00%
YTD-11.69%
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3 years—
5 years—