Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 18, 2026: fair value of Kura Sushi, Inc. $6.29, price $10.72, upside -41.3%, quality 54 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Kura Sushi, Inc. operates a chain of managed conveyor-belt sushi restaurants in Japan, North America, and Asia. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Stock analysis
Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF) currently trades at $10.72, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $6.29, implying the stock looks roughly 70.4% overvalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the DCF Models group reads highest at a median of $7.27 per share, and 3 of the 24 models we run sit above the $10.72 price.
Bear case: the Earnings-Based group reads lowest at $2.03, and 21 of the 24 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is medium.
Scenario range: $4.72 (bear) to $7.86 (bull), the price of $10.72 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 54/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Healthy Growth: Revenue growth appears healthy and is supported by profitability and cash-flow quality.
Kura Sushi, Inc. reported revenue of ¥245B in FY2025 versus ¥183B in FY2022, a compound +10.2%/yr. Reported net income was ¥3.6B in FY2025, compounding +69.2%/yr from FY2022. FY2022 was a trough year, so the rate overstates the trend.
Key figures
Market cap $852M · P/E ratio 39.7 · P/S ratio 0.58 · EPS (TTM) $0.2700 · Net margin 1.5% · Return on equity 4.2% · Return on assets (EBIT) 2.1% · Operating margin 1.6%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 42 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 14% below its 52-week high and at 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 −41%, KUCPF screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $4.72Fair Value $6.29Bull $7.86
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.76/100
Revenue growth appears healthy and is supported by profitability and cash-flow quality.
Revenue growth 1 year
+4.3%
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.
+10.2%
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’25
What shareholders gained per year (last 3 years), in JPY ⓘWhat the business itself delivers per year: earnings growth per share plus the dividend yield. This is what you get IF the market keeps valuing the stock the same way: it contains no assumption about the market changing its mind. Computed per share, so buybacks count and a merger does not pass as growth. For a company that pays no dividend it is pure earnings growth per share. Period: earnings growth per share as CAGR over the last 3 reported fiscal years (annual statements), plus the current dividend yield. The start value is the median of the three years around the start, so a single crisis year (a pandemic or a write-down) does not distort the rate. Basis: EBIT basis. Measured in JPY: this currency has depreciated against the euro and dollar over the long run, so part of the nominal rate is currency erosion that never reaches a EUR/USD investor.
≈ +30.5%
Earnings growth per share plus dividend.
Earnings per share, growth per year+30.5%
Dividend (yield on the price)0.0%
Profit margin 2022 to 2025 ⓘ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.−1% → 2%
⚠ Rate on operating basis: 2025 sits 318% above its own trend.
Growth Forecast
Little optimism in the price
The price assumes less growth than the company has delivered so far and less than analysts expect.
What the price assumes ⓘThis turns our valuation around: instead of asking what the share is worth, it asks what growth the current price requires. It uses the cash the company keeps after all spending (free cash flow), the same discount rate as our models, five years of growth, then slowing evenly to 2 % a year by year ten. Compared with the analysts' sales forecasts extended to the same five years (at least three analysts, for context only, it does not enter the Fair Value): within 3 percentage points counts as "in line" (amber), below that little optimism (green), above that a lot of optimism (red).
+0.0%
Yearly growth needed for the next five years to justify today's price.
What forecasts expect ⓘAnalysts publish sales forecasts for the next two fiscal years. For the years after that, growth slows evenly to 2 % a year by year ten (2 % is the long-run rate our models use). Projected years are marked as such.
+4.8%
Yearly sales growth analysts expect, extended to five years.
After inflation (figures in JPY, Japan: IMF forecast 2.1% a year to 2030, 1.3% from 2016 to 2025) that is about −2.1% a year for the price and +2.6% for the forecasts.
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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 6/13 measures
A mixed picture versus its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score54 · Above median
Fair Value upside−41% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)4% · Below median
Return on assets2% · Below median
Net margin (TTM)1% · Below median
Operating margin (TTM)2% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth6% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM)93.3% · Top 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Restaurants median · lower = cheaper
P/E (TTM)39.7× · Priciest 25%
P/B2.08× · Pricier than median
P/S (TTM)0.54× · Cheaper than median
P/FCF0.2× · Cheapest 25%
EV/EBITDA6.9× · Cheaper than median
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 40
FUTURE (revenue growth)28· sector 18
PAST (return on equity)17· sector 21
HEALTH (low debt)0· 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, Inc. (KUCPF) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $6.29 versus a price of $10.72, about −41% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of KUCPF?
Our model-based fair value for Kura Sushi, Inc. is $6.29 (as of Sep 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $10.72.
What is the quality score of KUCPF?
Kura Sushi, Inc. has a Quality Score of 54/100. 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $6.29 (as of Sep 24, 2026) from 24 valuation models. Cautious scenario $4.72, optimistic scenario $7.86. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Kura Sushi, Inc. stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $6.29, about −41% upside versus a price of $10.72 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $4.72, optimistic scenario $7.86. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Kura Sushi, Inc. reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about ¥253B (latest available figure, as of Sep 24, 2026).
What growth is priced into Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
For today's price to be fair in a discounted-cash-flow model, Kura Sushi, Inc. would have to grow free cash flow by +0.0 % per year for five years (discount rate 9.8 %, then slowing evenly to 2 % perpetual growth by year ten). Over the last 3 years revenue grew +10.2 % per year. As of Sep 24, 2026.
What discount rate (WACC) does the fair value of KUCPF use?
Our models discount Kura Sushi, Inc. at 9.8 %: a base by market capitalisation (small), damped by beta 0.01, country premium for USA. The same rate applies in all 26 models.
What is a reverse DCF?
A reverse DCF turns the usual calculation around. Instead of deriving a value from assumptions, it takes today's price as given and asks: what free-cash-flow growth would a company have to deliver for exactly this price to be fair? The result is not a forecast but the expectation already priced in. For Kura Sushi, Inc. that is +0.0 % per year a year over ten years, using the same discount rate (9.8 %) and the same formula as our fair value.
How much growth has Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF) delivered so far?
Over the past 3 years revenue at Kura Sushi, Inc. grew +10.2 % a year. The price currently implies +0.0 % per year free-cash-flow growth a year. Comparing the two shows how much confidence is in the price: if it demands more than has been delivered, the business has to accelerate for the maths to work.
How fast is the sector of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF) growing?
The median revenue growth in the sector is +5.4 % a year. That is the yardstick for the growth priced into Kura Sushi, Inc. (+0.0 % per year a year): it shows whether the expectation is within the usual range or beyond it.
What is the free cash flow yield of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The free-cash-flow yield on the price is 5.65 %: that much free cash flow Kura Sushi, Inc. produces per unit of market value. When it exceeds the discount rate of our models (9.8 %), the business already earns more than its cost of capital demands, and the price needs little additional growth.
What is the intrinsic value of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
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, Inc. it is $6.29 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026), against a price of $10.72. It is the blended result of 24 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Kura Sushi, Inc. stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 24, 2026, KUCPF trades above its calculated fair value: price $10.72, fair value $6.29, a gap of about −41% (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 KUCPF?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($10.72); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($6.29). For Kura Sushi, Inc. the two are $4.43 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Kura Sushi, Inc. worth?
The market values Kura Sushi, Inc. at about $852M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 24, 2026). Per share that is $10.72; our models calculate a fair value of $6.29 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about KUCPF?
Our models span a range for Kura Sushi, Inc.: cautious scenario $4.72, base $6.29, optimistic $7.86 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026, price $10.72). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of KUCPF?
Kura Sushi, Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.7 (as of Sep 24, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $6.29 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: P/B 2.1, P/S 0.5, EV/EBITDA 6.9.
How solid is the balance sheet of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Balance-sheet figures for Kura Sushi, Inc. (as of Sep 24, 2026): return on equity 4.2%. They feed the Quality Score of 54/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is KUCPF from its 52-week high?
Kura Sushi, Inc. trades at $10.72, about 14% below its 52-week high of $12.43 and at the low of $10.72 (as of Sep 18, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $6.29 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Kura Sushi, 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, Inc. stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 24, 2026: price $10.72, calculated fair value $6.29 (−41%), Quality Score 54/100, from 24 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 KUCPF calculated?
We run Kura Sushi, Inc. through 24 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 $6.29, 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, 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The closing price on Sep 18, 2026 was $10.72. Our model-based fair value is $6.29, about −41% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Kura Sushi, Inc. right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($7.86). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Solid but not exceptional quality (54/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
Key figures of Kura Sushi, Inc.
How large is the market capitalisation of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The market capitalisation of Kura Sushi, Inc. is $852M. 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Kura Sushi, Inc. is 0.58 (P/E × margin). 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Earnings per share at Kura Sushi, Inc. are $0.2700 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 39.7). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The net margin of Kura Sushi, Inc. is 1.5% (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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Kura Sushi, Inc. is 4.2% (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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Kura Sushi, Inc. is 2.1% (avg 4y). 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
The operating margin of Kura Sushi, Inc. is 1.6% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Kura Sushi, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Revenue at Kura Sushi, Inc. is growing +5.5% versus a year earlier (3y avg +10.2%). 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, Inc. (KUCPF)?
Earnings per share at Kura Sushi, Inc. are growing +16.8% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
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