KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company operates community-based early childhood education centers under the KCLC brand; and community-based early child care and education schools under the Creme School brand. It also provides before-and after-school programs under the Champions brand. The company was formerly know… Read more
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $931.21 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) has net assets worth $931.21 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.88 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.95 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $931.21 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 23.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 29.36% |
| 5-Year Change | 534.34% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 46.23 |
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2019–2024)
This chart illustrates how KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (2019–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. from 2019 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $864.51 Million | +70.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | $506.88 Million | +24.33% |
| 2022-12-31 | $407.69 Million | +59.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | $255.61 Million | +87.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | $136.28 Million | -42.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | $238.51 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 18780000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $30.26 Million | 3.50% |
| Common Stock | $1.18 Million | 0.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.70 Million | 0.31% |
| Other Components | $830.37 Million | 96.05% |
| Total Equity | $864.51 Million | 100.00% |
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Next Bt Co. Ltd
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$62.97 Million |
|
Eroad Ltd
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$62.97 Million |
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Investec Ltd
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$62.98 Million |
|
YHN Acquisition I Limited Ordinary Shares
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$62.98 Million |
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Arizon RFID Tech (Cayman) Co
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$62.97 Million |
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flooidCX Corp
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$62.96 Million |
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Media Nusantara Citra Tbk PT
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$62.96 Million |
|
The Hain Celestial Group Inc
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$62.96 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 506,880,000 to 864,509,000, a change of 357,629,000 (70.6%).
- Net loss of 92,840,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 320,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 625,968,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 625,968,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,012,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 767,457,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-92.84 Million | -10.74% |
| Dividends Paid | $320.00 Million | -37.02% |
| Share Repurchases | $625.97 Million | -72.41% |
| Share Issuances | $625.97 Million | +72.41% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $3.01 Million | +0.35% |
| Other Changes | $767.46 Million | +88.77% |
| Total Change | $- | 70.55% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.22x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.95x to 0.22x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $2.09 | $1.98 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.19 | $1.98 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.23 | $1.98 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.56 | $1.98 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.43 | $1.98 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.98 | $1.98 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -10.74%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.49%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.73x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.22x
- Recent ROE (-10.74%) is below the historical average (-1.57%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -12.22% | -1.55% | 0.57x | 13.84x | $-52.99 Million |
| 2020 | -95.02% | -9.48% | 0.42x | 23.97x | $-143.12 Million |
| 2021 | 34.59% | 4.89% | 0.52x | 13.57x | $62.85 Million |
| 2022 | 53.76% | 10.12% | 0.59x | 8.99x | $178.40 Million |
| 2023 | 20.23% | 4.09% | 0.69x | 7.21x | $51.87 Million |
| 2024 | -10.74% | -3.49% | 0.73x | 4.22x | $-179.29 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Education & Training Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Education & Training Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,197,694,821
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -57.58%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) | $931.21 Million | -12.22% | 3.17x | $62.97 Million |
| ATA Creativity Global (AACG) | $50.32 Million | -242.94% | 0.93x | $25.30 Million |
| Afya Ltd (AFYA) | $3.64 Billion | 10.60% | 1.08x | $112.89 Million |
| Alliance International Education Leasing Holdings Limited (ALCIF) | $2.60 Billion | 14.32% | 0.61x | $519.50 Million |
| Ambow Education Holding Ltd (AMBO) | $1.38 Billion | -77.81% | 1.30x | $6.74 Million |
| American Public Education Inc (APEI) | $349.73 Million | -32.88% | 0.96x | $676.30 Million |
| Argentum 47 Inc (ARGQ) | $-864.76K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $45.77K |
| Asiarim Corporation (ARMC) | $-263.95K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.30K |
| Aspen Group Inc (ASPU) | $5.40K | -250.85% | 0.67x | $3.75 Million |
| Adtalem Global Education Inc (ATGE) | $1.54 Billion | 8.70% | 0.30x | $3.32 Billion |
| Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd Class A (BEDU) | $2.41 Billion | -4.96% | 1.27x | $57.66 Million |