KLC (KinderCare Learning) Net Margin %: -43.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is KinderCare Learning Net Margin %?

KinderCare Learning KLC -0.20% 31 Net Margin % is -43.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 83.53% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. KinderCare Learning's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-290 Mil. KinderCare Learning's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $673 Mil. Therefore, KinderCare Learning's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -43.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KinderCare Learning's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KLC' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.48 Med: -1.86 Max: 10.12
Current: -15.48

KLC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
83.53% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.69 vs KLC: -15.48

KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

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KinderCare Learning Net Margin % Historical Data

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KinderCare Learning Net Margin % Chart

KinderCare Learning Annual Data

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4.89

10.12

4.09

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Net Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															3.17	5.51	0.67	-25.75	-43.10

KLC vs GOTU, FC, JDZG: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Net Margin % falls into.

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KinderCare Learning Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

KinderCare Learning's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin	=	Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-112.88	/	2733.323
	=	-4.13 %

KinderCare Learning's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin	=	Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-289.832	/	672.522
	=	-43.10 %

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What does a Net Margin % of -43.10% mean?

KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a Net Margin % of -43.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #213 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.

Is KinderCare Learning's Net Margin % too high?

KinderCare Learning's current Net Margin % is -43.10%. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #213 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KinderCare Learning has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does KinderCare Learning's Net Margin % compare to GOTU and FC?

According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #213 out of 255 companies for Net Margin %. This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Net Margin % for an Education company?

The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.69, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?

A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current Net Margin % is -43.10%. 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 Net Margin % of -43.10%. The current Net Margin % is -43.10%. KinderCare Learning's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Net Margin % calculated?

Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Net Margin % is -43.10% as of Mar. 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies GOTU FC JDZG LGCY CHGG COE STG SKIL AACG RYET EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI

Address 5005 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035

Website https://www.kindercare.com

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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