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Strong Sell

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $577M · Avg Vol: $9M/d

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StockRank
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Q
17
V
22
M
25
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-0.9%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
—
Dir. Trades · 180d
None →
Buybacks · 180d
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates a chain of technology-driven Japanese restaurants under the Kura Sushi brand, specializing in revolving sushi bar concepts across the United States. Its competitive edge lies in an innovative dining experience featuring a two-layer conveyor belt system, touch panel ordering, and a 'Bikkura Pon' prize system that enhances customer engagement. The company is expanding its unique, interactive casual dining model, carving out a niche in the competitive restaurant industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue141.1M187.4M237.9M282.8M26.1%318.8M330.7M390.7M17.6%
EPS-0.080.15-0.79-0.16—-0.17———
Shares9.8M11.1M11.3M12.1M+23.7%11.1M———
Debt90.8M119.5M141.4M170.0M23.2%207.9M———
Equity93.3M164.6M162.5M231.1M35.3%————
Op CF23.7M18.1M15.6M24.7M1.4%27.8M———
Inv CF-28.2M-49.9M-36.5M-93.7M—————
Fin CF-0.2M65.8M2.1M65.5M—————
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44.1746.4148.6550.9053.14Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$47.46
RSI (14)
46.5
52W High
$87.99
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
17
ROIC
-0.5%14.1
ROE
-0.9%17.1
GP/Assets
12.1%22.1
Op. Margin
-0.0%16.3
FCF/Assets
-6.3%7.6
Piotroski
414.5
Int. Cover
-28.6x2.0
D/E Ratio
0.90x29.6
Current Ratio
1.26x35.9
Value
22
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
53.5x6.0
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
2.5x32.4
P/S
1.8x29.5
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
25
52W High %
54%17.3
RS 6M
-45%10.1
SMA 50/200
0.88x26.7
EPS Rev 4W
-1.9%12.8
EPS Rev 12W
-17.4%7.6
EPS Improve
+237%88.5
Q Growth
-25%19.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$577M
P/E (Forward)
202.3x
Gross Margin
16.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KRUS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.(you)$577M2Strong Sell
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$772M12Strong Sell
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$830M12Strong Sell
PTLOPortillo's Inc.$341M14Strong Sell
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$203M10Strong Sell
BH-ABiglari Holdings Inc.$1.2B17Strong Sell
PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.$781M33Sell
JACKJack in the Box Inc.$311M28Sell
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$678M39Hold
SHAKShake Shack Inc.$3.0B12Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 9.7% · P/E 20.9x · Gross margin 37.4%

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS): Stock Score Summary

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (17/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates a chain of technology-driven Japanese restaurants under the Kura Sushi brand, specializing in revolving sushi bar concepts across the United States. Its competitive edge lies in an innovative dining experience featuring a two-layer conveyor belt system, touch panel ordering, and a 'Bikkura Pon' prize system that enhances customer engagement. The company is expanding its unique, interactive casual dining model, carving out a niche in the competitive restaurant industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$47.46
Market Cap$577M
P/E (Forward)202.26
Price/Book2.49
Return on Equity-0.9%
Return on Invested Capital-0.5%
Debt/Equity0.90x
Gross Margin16.4%
Operating Margin-0.0%
Revenue Growth16.2%
Free Cash Flow$-27M

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kura Sushi USA, Inc.’s (KRUS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (17), Value (22), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kura Sushi USA, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) has a Quality factor score of 17/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).
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