KUCPF (Kura Sushi) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.73 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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What is Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kura Sushi KUCPF 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates KUCPF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.54. Among 254 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi ranks better than 50.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Kura Sushi's current share price is $10.718. Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.77. Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUCPF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.76
Current: 0.68

During the past years, Kura Sushi's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.98.

KUCPF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.79% of 254 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs KUCPF: 0.68

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kura Sushi's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.928. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $14.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Kura Sushi  (OTCPK:KUCPF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kura Sushi Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 1.05 0.97 0.97 0.73

Kura Sushi Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.93 0.73 0.73 0.73

KUCPF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kura Sushi Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=10.718/14.77
=0.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kura Sushi's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=4.928/113.0000*113.0000
=4.928

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 113.0000.

Kura Sushi Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 3.490 97.900 4.028
201610 3.609 98.600 4.136
201701 3.328 98.200 3.830
201704 3.444 98.500 3.951
201707 3.485 98.300 4.006
201710 3.554 98.800 4.065
201801 3.750 99.500 4.259
201804 3.811 99.100 4.346
201807 3.719 99.200 4.236
201810 3.876 100.200 4.371
201901 3.894 99.700 4.413
201904 3.730 100.000 4.215
201907 3.979 99.800 4.505
201910 4.132 100.400 4.651
202001 4.161 100.500 4.679
202004 3.457 100.200 3.899
202007 3.677 100.000 4.155
202010 4.743 99.800 5.370
202101 4.736 99.800 5.362
202104 4.114 99.100 4.691
202107 4.121 99.700 4.671
202110 4.129 99.900 4.670
202201 5.098 100.300 5.744
202204 4.266 101.500 4.749
202207 4.167 102.300 4.603
202210 3.944 103.700 4.298
202301 4.947 104.700 5.339
202304 4.764 105.100 5.122
202307 4.751 105.700 5.079
202310 4.738 107.100 4.999
202401 4.823 106.900 5.098
202404 4.901 107.700 5.142
202407 4.617 108.600 4.804
202410 5.121 109.500 5.285
202501 4.709 111.200 4.785
202504 5.156 111.500 5.225
202507 5.473 111.900 5.527
202510 5.270 112.800 5.279
202601 5.054 112.900 5.058
202604 4.928 113.000 4.928

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.73 mean?
Kura Sushi (KUCPF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #125 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kura Sushi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.73 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.76. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. Kura Sushi's value of 0.73 is 5.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #125 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #125 out of 254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Kura Sushi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69. Kura Sushi's value of 0.73 is 5.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kura Sushi's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Kura Sushi has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.69, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kura Sushi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.73 is 5.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.73, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kura Sushi stock overvalued right now?
Kura Sushi (KUCPF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.73. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.54, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.73, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 5.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.69. Kura Sushi's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi (KUCPF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kura Sushi (KUCPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.72 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.54.

Key valuation signals for KUCPF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.73 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: $13.54 vs. price of $10.72 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100
  • Industry Position: 5.8% above the Restaurants median (#125 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUCPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kura Sushi Business Description

Other Exchanges 2695:Japan
Address 1-2-1 Fukasaka, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 599-8253
Kura Sushi Inc operates a chain of close to 400 sushi restaurants in Japan. Kura's restaurants pledge to serve natural, organic, additive-free food that is devoid of chemical seasonings and artificial sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. They operate as revolving sushi restaurants using the conveyor belt method to serve customers, which keeps staff requirements low. The method entails customers choosing and grabbing their sushi preferences as the options rotate in front of them on a conveyor belt.
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