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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks better than 96.51% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, KinderCare Learning's share price is $2.49.
KinderCare Learning's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $23.07. Hence, KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio for today is 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KLC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.11
During the past 8 years, KinderCare Learning's highest PS Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.30.
KLC's PS Ratio is ranked better than 96.51% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs KLC: 0.11
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc revenue per share has been in decline over the past 3 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of KinderCare Learning was 0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, KinderCare Learning's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 22.50% per year. The lowest was -1.20% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.
KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
KinderCare Learning PS Ratio Related Terms
KinderCare Learning PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
KinderCare Learning's Share Price of today is $2.49. KinderCare Learning's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23.07.
* 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:
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a PS Ratio of 0.11 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #9 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is KinderCare Learning's PS Ratio too high?
KinderCare Learning's current PS Ratio of 0.11 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.16. The Education industry median PS Ratio is 1.25. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.11 is 91.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #9 out of 258 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 PS Ratio compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #9 out of 258 companies for PS Ratio. This places KinderCare Learning in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.25. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.11 is 91.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KinderCare Learning's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.25, 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 PS Ratio for an Education company?
The median PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.25, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KinderCare Learning's current PS Ratio of 0.11 is 91.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 PS Ratio of 0.11. The current PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 91.2% below the Education industry median of 1.25. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current PS Ratio is 0.11 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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