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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 Quick Ratio is 0.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 75.67% on this metric.
KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
KinderCare Learning Quick Ratio Related Terms
KinderCare Learning Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
KinderCare Learning's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 0.75 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, KinderCare Learning's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #199 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is KinderCare Learning's Quick Ratio too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Quick Ratio of 0.75 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.13. The Education industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.75 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #199 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Quick Ratio compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #199 out of 263 companies for Quick Ratio. This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. KinderCare Learning's value of 0.75 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KinderCare Learning's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.36, 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 Quick Ratio for an Education company?
The median Quick Ratio among Education companies is 1.36, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KinderCare Learning's current Quick Ratio of 0.75 is 44.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current Quick Ratio is 0.75, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 Quick Ratio of 0.75. The current Quick Ratio is 0.75, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 44.9% below the Education industry median of 1.36. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.75 as of Jun. 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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