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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 Forward PE Ratio is 17.29 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 100 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 75% on this metric.
KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
KinderCare Learning Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KinderCare Learning Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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KinderCare Learning Forward PE Ratio Chart
KinderCare Learning Annual Data
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21.00
6.78
KinderCare Learning Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
21.00
15.18
12.67
8.01
6.78
13.67
22.93
KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.29 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #75 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is KinderCare Learning's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.29. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.25. KinderCare Learning's value of 17.29 is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #75 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #75 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.25. KinderCare Learning's value of 17.29 is 53.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 11.25, based on 100 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KinderCare Learning's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.29 is 53.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.29. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 17.29. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.29 and 53.8% above the Education industry median of 11.25. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.29 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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