Is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 563.2% / 30% | 14.7% / 30% | 27.6% / 30% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 563.2% / 33% | 14.7% / 33% | 27.6% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 65.6% / 33% | 1.7% / 33% | 3.2% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 563.2% / 33% | 14.7% / 33% | 27.6% / 33% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 65.6% / 33% | 1.7% / 33% | 3.2% / 50% | 0.28% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 21.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 5.1% | |
| Net Margin | -4.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -13.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $239M |
| Free Cash Flow | $110M |
| Total Debt | $2.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 335.2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $3.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.16 |
| 50-Day MA | $3.72 |
| 200-Day MA | $6.08 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
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52-Week Range
$1.75
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About KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company offers community-based early childhood education services for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten students; and customized family care benefits for organizations, including care for young children on or near the site where their parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care under the KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC) and Crème School brands. It also provides before-and after-school programs, including summer camp programs for preschool and school-age children under the Champions brand. The company was formerly known as KC Holdco, LLC and changed its name to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in January 2022. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s debt ratio?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s debt ratio is 563.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 65.6%.
What are KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. has a market capitalization of $243M, and revenue of $2.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 21.9% and a net margin of -4.1%. Return on equity stands at -13.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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