KLC (KinderCare Learning) EBIT: $-396 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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KLC KinderCare Learning Companies Inc KLC
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What is KinderCare Learning EBIT?

KinderCare Learning KLC -1.97% 29 EBIT is $-396 Mil 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 earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-396 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. KinderCare Learning's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.49%. KinderCare Learning's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.64%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. KinderCare Learning's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -15.05%.


KinderCare Learning  (NYSE:KLC) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

KinderCare Learning's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=101.284 * ( 1 - 16.83% )/( (3411.501 + 3344.071)/ 2 )
=84.2379028/3377.786
=2.49 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3441.643 - 154.167 - ( 132.874 - max(0, 468.017 - 343.992+132.874))
=3411.501

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3403.567 - 176.559 - ( 173.706 - max(0, 459.119 - 342.056+173.706))
=3344.071

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

KinderCare Learning's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=30.84/( ( (1905.094 + max(-97.526, 0)) + (1865.993 + max(-123.166, 0)) )/ 2 )
=30.84/( ( 1905.094 + 1865.993 )/ 2 )
=30.84/1885.5435
=1.64 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(106.782 + 0 + 104.336) - (154.167 + 50.399 + 104.078)
=-97.526

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(114.312 + 0 + 48.035) - (176.559 + 60.278 + 48.676)
=-123.166

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

KinderCare Learning's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-396.056/2632.404
=-15.05 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


KinderCare Learning EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

KinderCare Learning Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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KinderCare Learning Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

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

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


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KinderCare Learning EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-396 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $-396 Mil mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a EBIT of $-396 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on KinderCare Learning.
Is KinderCare Learning's EBIT too high?
KinderCare Learning's current EBIT is $-396 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to GOTU and APEI?
KinderCare Learning's EBIT of $-396 Mil 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 EBIT for an Education company?
A good EBIT depends on the Education industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on KinderCare Learning. KinderCare Learning's current EBIT is $-396 Mil. 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 EBIT of $-396 Mil. The current EBIT is $-396 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current EBIT is $-396 Mil 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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