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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19% 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 256 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 66.41% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-27), KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19%.
The industry rank for KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
KLC's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 66.41% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -16.62
vs KLC: -32.19
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
KinderCare Learning 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -32.19% mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -32.19% as of Aug. 27, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #170 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is KinderCare Learning's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
KinderCare Learning's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19%. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #170 out of 256 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 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #170 out of 256 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Education company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Education industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. KinderCare Learning's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of -32.19%. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -32.19% 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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