KLC (KinderCare Learning) Growth Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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What is KinderCare Learning Growth Rank?

KinderCare Learning KLC -1.97% 29 Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

KinderCare Learning has the Growth Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

KinderCare Learning Growth Rank Related Terms

KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 6 mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a Growth Rank of 6 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, KinderCare Learning's Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is KinderCare Learning's Growth Rank too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Growth Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to GOTU and APEI?
KinderCare Learning's Growth Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, KinderCare Learning's own Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Education company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. KinderCare Learning's current Growth Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Growth Rank of 6. The current Growth Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Growth Rank is 6 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 Business Description

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