KLC (KinderCare Learning) Debt-to-Asset : 0.74 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset?

KinderCare Learning KLC -1.97% 29 Debt-to-Asset is 0.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

KinderCare Learning's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $174 Mil. KinderCare Learning's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,337 Mil. KinderCare Learning's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,404 Mil. KinderCare Learning's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.74.

KinderCare Learning  (NYSE:KLC) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset Chart

KinderCare Learning Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.83 0.78 0.74 0.66 0.67

KinderCare Learning Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 0.65 0.67 0.74 0.74

KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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KinderCare Learning Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(157.236 + 2368.19) / 3747.89
=0.67

KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(173.606 + 2337.398) / 3403.567
=0.74

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.74 mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.74 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors.
Is KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.74. Overall, KinderCare Learning has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset compare to GOTU and APEI?
KinderCare Learning's Debt-to-Asset of 0.74 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for an Education company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Education industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. KinderCare Learning's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KinderCare Learning stock overvalued right now?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a current Debt-to-Asset of 0.74. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.74. KinderCare Learning's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

KinderCare Learning Business Description

Address 5005 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc is a private provider of early childhood education and child care services, serving children from six weeks to twelve years through a nationwide network of centers and programs. The company operates through three consumer-facing brands: KinderCare Learning Centers, Creme School, and Champions. KinderCare Learning Centers provide community-based early education and care, Creme School offers premium early education with enrichment-focused programs, and Champions delivers before- and after-school and summer programs for school-aged children.
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