KRUS
BEARISH
$55.26
Live
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $79.9
(+44.6%)
$42.62
52W Range
$95.98
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$671.29M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-0.9%
Profit margin
-0.6%
Debt/Equity
0.89
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KRUS exhibits severe fundamental weakness, highlighted by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, indicating poor financial health and deteriorating operational efficiency. While revenue growth remains strong at 23.3%, the company struggles with negative profit and operating margins, making the Forward P/E of 194.65 fundamentally unsustainable. The disconnect between bullish analyst targets and bearish insider activity, combined with a 0/100 technical trend, suggests a high-risk profile. The stock is currently priced for aggressive growth that is not yet supported by bottom-line profitability.
Key Strengths
Strong YoY revenue growth of 23.30%
Positive Q/Q revenue growth momentum
Healthy current ratio of 1.46 indicating short-term liquidity
Significant recent improvement in Q/Q EPS growth (+82.6%)
Strong analyst support with a target price of $79.90
Key Risks
Extremely high valuation with a Forward P/E of 194.65
Critical financial health warning (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Negative profit and operating margins
Bearish insider sentiment with CEO selling shares
Sharp short-term price decline (-18.9% in 1 week)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$32.5
-41.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
10
75
40
20
0
AI Verdict
High Risk / Speculative
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Forward P/E, Revenue Growth, Negative Margins
Confidence
90%
Value
10/100
Trades at a massive premium to earnings; valuation is based on future growth rather than current value.
Positives
- Price/Book is relatively moderate at 2.92
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E of 194.65 is extreme
- No Graham Number available due to lack of earnings
Future
75/100
Growth rates are strong, but the path to sustainable profitability is unproven.
Positives
- Consistent double-digit revenue growth
- Improving EPS surprise trend
Watchpoints
- Unable to convert revenue growth into consistent net profit
Past
40/100
Historical performance shows a pattern of missing estimates and inconsistent profitability.
Positives
- Long-term 5Y change is positive (+76.8%)
Watchpoints
- Highly volatile quarterly earnings track record
- Negative ROE and ROA
Health
20/100
Deterministic health scores indicate a weak financial foundation.
Positives
- Current ratio > 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 is a major red flag
- Negative operating margins
Dividend
0/100
Company is in a growth/burn phase; no income return for shareholders.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$55.26
Analyst Target
$79.9
Upside/Downside
+44.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KRUS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
Primary
|
+76.8% | -24.3% | +8.5% | -0.7% | -6.3% | -18.9% |
|
BLMN
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Peer
|
-58.5% | -61.9% | -33.9% | -21.6% | +17.9% | +0.5% |
|
FOXF
Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Peer
|
-87.5% | -84.9% | -23.0% | -26.9% | +3.5% | +0.9% |
|
FWRG
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-47.4% | -24.1% | -33.7% | -26.4% | -7.0% | +8.3% |
|
EVGO
EVgo, Inc.
Peer
|
-86.1% | -70.9% | -20.8% | -59.5% | -14.3% | +7.9% |
KRU
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+76.8%
3Y
-24.3%
1Y
+8.5%
6M
-0.7%
1M
-6.3%
1W
-18.9%
BLM
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-58.5%
3Y
-61.9%
1Y
-33.9%
6M
-21.6%
1M
+17.9%
1W
+0.5%
FOX
Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Peer
5Y
-87.5%
3Y
-84.9%
1Y
-23.0%
6M
-26.9%
1M
+3.5%
1W
+0.9%
FWR
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.4%
3Y
-24.1%
1Y
-33.7%
6M
-26.4%
1M
-7.0%
1W
+8.3%
EVG
EVgo, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-86.1%
3Y
-70.9%
1Y
-20.8%
6M
-59.5%
1M
-14.3%
1W
+7.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
194.65
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.92
P/S Ratio
2.19
EV/Revenue
2.69
EV/EBITDA
64.1
Market Cap
$671.29M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.63%
Operating Margin
-1.27%
Gross Margin
16.22%
ROE
-0.85%
ROA
-0.42%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+23.3%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+23.31%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.89
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.46
Good
Quick Ratio
1.27
Good
Cash/Share
$3.96
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
11.1%
Op. Margin
-2.8%
Net Margin
-2.1%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
1.01x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-116%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-07
$N/A
2026-04-07
$-0.04
+80.3% surprise
2026-01-07
$-0.23
-45.6% surprise
2025-11-06
$0.2
+63.4% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing KRUS against 187 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(12 bullish, 69 neutral, 106 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.85%
This Stock
vs
-8.24%
Sector Avg
-89.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.63%
This Stock
vs
-3.91%
Sector Avg
-83.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.89
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-34.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
23.3%
This Stock
vs
5.66%
Sector Avg
+311.7%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
1.46
This Stock
vs
2.5
Sector Avg
-41.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $671.29M | - | -0.9% | -0.6% | $55.26 | |
|
BLMN
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $657.02M | 20.84 | 12.4% | -1.5% | $7.71 | Compare |
|
FOXF
Fox Factory Holding Corp.
|
BEARISH | $709.5M | - | -58.2% | -37.1% | $16.92 | Compare |
|
FWRG
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $717.93M | 36.41 | 3.2% | 1.6% | $11.65 | Compare |
|
EVGO
EVgo, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $598.94M | - | -23.0% | -10.8% | $1.91 | Compare |
KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$671M
P/E
-
ROE
-0.9%
Price
$55.26
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | STUTZ CARIN L | Director | Stock Award | 1,047 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | ASAKO SHINTARO CPA | Director | Stock Award | 1,047 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | UTTZ JEFFREY J | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,514 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | TAKAO BRENT | Officer | Stock Award | 1,362 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | ALLAMEH SHAHIN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 2,095 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | BOWERS TREASA | Director | Stock Award | 1,047 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | KLUGER ROBERT | Officer | Stock Award | 1,740 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | PETOKAS ARLENE | Officer | Stock Award | 1,571 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | UBA HAJIME | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 4,228 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | UBA HAJIME | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 9,874 | $720,131 |
| 2026-01-16 | UBA HAJIME | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 2,712 | $70,349 |
STUTZ CARIN L
Director
2026-02-02
1,047 shares
ASAKO SHINTARO CPA
Director
2026-02-02
1,047 shares
UTTZ JEFFREY J
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-02
2,514 shares
TAKAO BRENT
Officer
2026-02-02
1,362 shares
ALLAMEH SHAHIN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-02
2,095 shares
BOWERS TREASA
Director
2026-02-02
1,047 shares
KLUGER ROBERT
Officer
2026-02-02
1,740 shares
PETOKAS ARLENE
Officer
2026-02-02
1,571 shares
UBA HAJIME
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-02
4,228 shares
UBA HAJIME
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-16
9,874 shares
·
$720,131
UBA HAJIME
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-16
2,712 shares
·
$70,349
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
10 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-08
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-04-08
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
DA Davidson
2026-04-08
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2026-04-06
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2026-03-06
Buy
Piper Sandler
2026-01-16
Neutral
Neutral
Barclays
2026-01-07
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
TD Cowen
2025-11-07
Hold
Hold
Benchmark
2025-10-27
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2025-10-22
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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