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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 Market Cap is $295 Mil 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 270 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks better than 75.93% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). KinderCare Learning's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.25. KinderCare Learning's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 119 Mil. Therefore, KinderCare Learning's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $504 Mil.
KinderCare Learning's quarterly market cap
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($511 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($261 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($261 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($504 Mil).
KinderCare Learning's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,100 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($2,100 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($511 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. KinderCare Learning's Enterprise Value for Today is $2,632 Mil.
KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
KinderCare Learning Market Cap Related Terms
KinderCare Learning Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
KinderCare Learning's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $295 Mil as of Aug. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #65 out of 270 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is KinderCare Learning's Market Cap too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Market Cap is $295 Mil. The Education industry median Market Cap is 61.73. KinderCare Learning's value of $295 Mil is 377.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #65 out of 270 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Market Cap compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #65 out of 270 companies for Market Cap. This places KinderCare Learning in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 61.73. KinderCare Learning's value of $295 Mil is 377.9% 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 Market Cap for an Education company?
The median Market Cap among Education companies is 61.73, based on 270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KinderCare Learning's current Market Cap of $295 Mil is 377.9% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Market Cap is 61.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current Market Cap is $295 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 Market Cap of $295 Mil. The current Market Cap is $295 Mil and 377.9% above the Education industry median of 61.73. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Market Cap is $295 Mil 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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