Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Kura Sushi USA Inc $13.53, price $37.20, upside -63.6%, quality 26 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $32.10 – $119.98 · fair‑value band $10.10 – $13.53 · the $37.20 price screens above the $13.53 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants provide Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model, which is known as the Kura Experience. The company was formerly known as Kula Sushi USA, Inc. and changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017.
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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants provide Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model, which is known as the Kura Experience. The company was formerly known as Kula Sushi USA, Inc. and changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc.
Stock analysis
Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) currently trades at $37.20, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $13.53, implying the stock looks roughly 175.0% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 2 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $10.10 (bear) to $13.53 (bull), the price of $37.20 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 26/100 (below-average quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Expensive Growth: The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Kura Sushi USA Inc reported revenue of $283M in FY2025 versus $64.9M in FY2021, a compound +44.5%/yr. Reported net income was −$1.9M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $603M · P/S ratio 1.96 · EPS (TTM) $−0.1500 · Net margin −0.7% · Return on equity −0.9% · Return on assets (EBIT) −2.1% · Operating margin −1.3% · Revenue (TTM) $307M.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 32 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 53% below its 52-week high and 8% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Cyclical peers we cover trades at −22% fair-value upside, at −64%, KRUS screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $10.10Fair Value $13.53Bull $13.53
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.44/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Revenue growth 1 year
+18.9%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+26.1%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+44.3%
Start year 2020 (pandemic)
Revenue growth 8 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+28.8%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−36.5% (2020) → −1.7% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
News mood ⓘNews mood, the average tone of recent news (100 articles), rated against how stocks are usually covered. 🚀 Hype = unusually upbeat · 🙂 Positive = above average · 😐 Neutral = typical · 🙁 Negative = below average · 😨 Very negative = unusually downbeat. It reflects the tone of coverage, not our valuation.Positive
Recent news coverage is more positive than average.
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Restaurants · 224 stocks
Beats the industry median on 1/9 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score32 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−64% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on assets0% · Below median
Net margin (TTM)−1% · Below median
Operating margin (TTM)−1% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth23% · Top 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Restaurants median · lower = cheaper
P/B2.61× · Pricier than median
P/S (TTM)1.96× · Priciest 25%
EV/EBITDA43.1× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 40
FUTURE (revenue growth)100· sector 18
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 21
HEALTH (low debt)100· sector 95
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 70
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $13.53 versus a price of $37.20, about −64% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of KRUS?
Our model-based fair value for Kura Sushi USA Inc is $13.53 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $37.20.
What is the quality score of KRUS?
Kura Sushi USA Inc has a Quality Score of 26/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $13.53 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 2 valuation models. Cautious scenario $10.10, optimistic scenario $13.53. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Kura Sushi USA Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $13.53, about −64% upside versus a price of $37.20 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $10.10, optimistic scenario $13.53. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Kura Sushi USA Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $307M (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Kura Sushi USA Inc it is $13.53 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $37.20. It is the blended result of 2 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Kura Sushi USA Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, KRUS trades above its calculated fair value: price $37.20, fair value $13.53, a gap of about −64% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of KRUS?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($37.20); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($13.53). For Kura Sushi USA Inc the two are $23.67 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Kura Sushi USA Inc worth?
The market values Kura Sushi USA Inc at about $603M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $37.20; our models calculate a fair value of $13.53 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about KRUS?
Our models span a range for Kura Sushi USA Inc: cautious scenario $10.10, base $13.53, optimistic $13.53 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026, price $37.20). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Balance-sheet figures for Kura Sushi USA Inc (as of Sep 23, 2026): return on equity −0.9%. They feed the Quality Score of 26/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is KRUS from its 52-week high?
Kura Sushi USA Inc trades at $37.20, about 53% below its 52-week high of $79.29 and 8% above the low of $34.52 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $13.53 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Kura Sushi USA Inc?
From the same area (Consumer Cyclical) we also value McDonald's Corporation, Starbucks Corporation, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc, Yum! Brands, Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Kura Sushi USA Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 23, 2026: price $37.20, calculated fair value $13.53 (−64%), Quality Score 26/100, from 2 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of KRUS calculated?
We run Kura Sushi USA Inc through 2 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $13.53, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.1 % above its aggregate fair value. Kura Sushi USA Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The closing price on Sep 23, 2026 was $37.20. Our model-based fair value is $13.53, about −64% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Kura Sushi USA Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($13.53). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (26/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
Key figures of Kura Sushi USA Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The market capitalisation of Kura Sushi USA Inc is $603M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Kura Sushi USA Inc is 1.96 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Earnings per share at Kura Sushi USA Inc are $−0.1500. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The net margin of Kura Sushi USA Inc is −0.7% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Kura Sushi USA Inc is −0.9% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Kura Sushi USA Inc is −2.1% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
The operating margin of Kura Sushi USA Inc is −1.3% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Revenue at Kura Sushi USA Inc is growing +23.3% versus a year earlier (3y avg +26.1%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS)?
Earnings per share at Kura Sushi USA Inc are growing +34.5% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) generate?
The free cash flow of Kura Sushi USA Inc is −$21.5M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) carry?
The net debt of Kura Sushi USA Inc is $123M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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