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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $588M · Avg Vol: $20M/d

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StockRank
Q
20
V
22
M
42
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-0.9%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
—
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kura Sushi USA is a high-growth restaurant chain with visible consumer demand, but it is highly capital-intensive and trades at an extremely demanding valuation. It lacks the asset-light profile and structural pricing power of a true quality compounder.

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)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue141.1M187.4M237.9M282.8M26.1%
EPS-0.080.15-0.79-0.16—
Shares9.8M11.1M11.3M12.1M+23.7%
Debt90.8M119.5M141.4M170.0M23.2%
Equity93.3M164.6M162.5M231.1M35.3%
Op CF23.7M18.1M15.6M24.7M1.4%
Inv CF-28.2M-49.9M-36.5M-93.7M—
Fin CF-0.2M65.8M2.1M65.5M—
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PRICE (1Y)-13.8%
44.1547.4450.7354.0157.30May 8Jun 1Jun 22
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$49.38
RSI (14)
43.7
52W High
$95.98
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
20
ROIC
-0.4%12.8
ROE
-0.9%16.4
GP/Assets
11.6%20.2
Op. Margin
-1.3%12.7
FCF/Assets
-8.4%6.5
Piotroski
414.1
Int. Cover
-23.7x2.2
D/E Ratio
0.89x30.5
Current Ratio
1.46x46.4
Value
22
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
58.8x4.8
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
2.6x30.4
P/S
1.9x27.2
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
42
52W High %
51%12.6
RS 6M
-17%62.8
SMA 50/200
0.88x22.3
EPS Rev 4W
-4.0%9.3
EPS Rev 12W
+8.2%68.1
EPS Improve
+282%90.5
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$588M
P/E (Forward)
178.6x
Gross Margin
16.2%

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)$588M8STRONG SELL
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$724M3STRONG SELL
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$1.0B11STRONG SELL
BH-ABiglari Holdings Inc.$1.1B12STRONG SELL
PTLOPortillo's Inc.$308M13STRONG SELL
JACKJack in the Box Inc.$226M9STRONG SELL
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$159M7STRONG SELL
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$598M37HOLD
SHAKShake Shack Inc.$2.4B10STRONG SELL
CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$1.1B36HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.2% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.6%

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

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 8/100 based on Quality (20/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Kura Sushi USA is a high-growth restaurant chain with visible consumer demand, but it is highly capital-intensive and trades at an extremely demanding valuation. It lacks the asset-light profile and structural pricing power of a true quality compounder.

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$49.38
Market Cap$588M
P/E (Forward)178.55
Price/Book2.58
Return on Equity-0.9%
Return on Invested Capital-0.4%
Debt/Equity88.79
Gross Margin16.2%
Operating Margin-1.3%
Revenue Growth23.3%
Free Cash Flow$-36M

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 8/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (20), Value (22), and Momentum (42) 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 20/100. 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 8/100. 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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