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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 EV-to-EBITDA is -9.74 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 473933.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KinderCare Learning's enterprise value is $2,632 Mil.
KinderCare Learning's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-270 Mil. Therefore, KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -9.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KLC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.09 Med: 16.12 Max: 25.87
Current: -9.74
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of KinderCare Learning was 25.87. The lowest was -14.09. And the median was 16.12.
KLC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 211
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.15
vs KLC: -9.74
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
KinderCare Learning's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
KinderCare Learning's share price for today is $2.49.
KinderCare Learning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-3.980.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
KinderCare Learning's current Enterprise Value is $2,632 Mil.
KinderCare Learning's EBITDA 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 $-270 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.
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -9.74 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KinderCare Learning. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #999999 out of 211 companies in the Education industry.
Is KinderCare Learning's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KinderCare Learning's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.74. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #999999 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #999999 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.15, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KinderCare Learning. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.74. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -9.74. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.74. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.74 as of Aug. 27, 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 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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