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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 PB Ratio is 0.63 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks better than 74.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KLC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 1.21 Max: 13.8
Current: 0.63
During the past 8 years, KinderCare Learning's highest PB Ratio was 13.80. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.21.
KLC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.22% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs KLC: 0.63
During the past 12 months, KinderCare Learning's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -49.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 41.60% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of KinderCare Learning was 54.90% per year. The lowest was 19.60% per year. And the median was 35.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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KinderCare Learning PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a PB Ratio of 0.63 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 13.80. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #66 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is KinderCare Learning's PB Ratio too high?
KinderCare Learning's current PB Ratio of 0.63 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 13.80. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.63 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #66 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is above 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 PB Ratio compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #66 out of 256 companies for PB Ratio. This puts KinderCare Learning in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.63 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KinderCare Learning's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 13.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.43, KinderCare Learning has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.43, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KinderCare Learning's current PB Ratio of 0.63 is 55.9% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. 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 PB Ratio of 0.63. The current PB Ratio is 0.63, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 55.9% below the Education industry median of 1.43. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current PB Ratio is 0.63 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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