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Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Kura Sushi USA Inc stock (KRUS) is currently trading at $66.91. Kura Sushi USA Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.50. Analyst consensus price target for KRUS is $76.20. WallStSmart rates KRUS as Sell.

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KRUS

Kura Sushi USA Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$66.91
$2.73 (4.25%)
52W$40.03
$95.98
Target$76.20+13.9%

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Smart Analysis

Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

42
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
34.50%10/10

Earnings per share surging 34.50% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
84.86%10/10

84.86% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.788
Undervalued

Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 3.3/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-1.75%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-4.68%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
-1.37%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$729M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
2.506/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.50x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.956/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
14.00%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 14.00% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
5000
Expensive

Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 34.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.50), Price/Book (2.95) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -1.75%, Operating Margin at -4.68%, Profit Margin at -1.37%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -1.75% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

KRUS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

KRUS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.50x sits near its historical average of 2.57x (57th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 14% below its historical high of 2.92x set in Mar 2026, and 5% above its historical low of 2.39x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) · CONSUMER CYCLICALRESTAURANTS

The Big Picture

Kura Sushi USA Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 292M with 14% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -1.4% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -1.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -13M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.69, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kura Sushi USA Inc.

Bottom Line

Kura Sushi USA Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(32 last 3 months)

Total Buys
12
Total Sells
20

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:09:20 AM

About Kura Sushi USA Inc(KRUS)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

RESTAURANTS

Country

USA

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates Japanese restaurants with technology in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.