KRUS (Kura Sushi USA) Days Inventory: 3.09 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc KRUS
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GF Value $91.83
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What is Kura Sushi USA Days Inventory?

Kura Sushi USA KRUS +6.16% 72 Days Inventory is 3.09 as of May. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates KRUS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks better than 92.77% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kura Sushi USA's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $2.6 Mil. Kura Sushi USA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $75.7 Mil. Hence, Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 3.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

KRUS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73   Med: 3.19   Max: 3.47
Current: 3.1

During the past 9 years, Kura Sushi USA's highest Days Inventory was 3.47. The lowest was 2.73. And the median was 3.19.

KRUS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.77% of 346 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.115 vs KRUS: 3.10

Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory declined from May. 2025 (3.25) to May. 2026 (3.09).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kura Sushi USA's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 29.56.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Kura Sushi USA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.03.


Kura Sushi USA  (NAS:KRUS) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Kura Sushi USA's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Kura Sushi USA's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Kura Sushi USA Days Inventory Related Terms


Kura Sushi USA Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory 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 USA Days Inventory Chart

Kura Sushi USA Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.42 2.84 3.30 3.47 3.19

Kura Sushi USA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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KRUS vs LOCO, DIN, CNNE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 USA Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kura Sushi USA Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2.219 + 2.141) / 2 ) / 249.329*365
=2.18 / 249.329*365
=3.19

Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2.559 + 2.56) / 2 ) / 75.659*365 / 4
=2.5595 / 75.659*365 / 4
=3.09

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 3.09 mean?
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a Days Inventory of 3.09 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.73 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #25 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current Days Inventory of 3.09 is near median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 3.47. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.12. Kura Sushi USA's value of 3.09 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #25 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kura Sushi USA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi USA's Days Inventory compare to LOCO and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #25 out of 346 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kura Sushi USA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.12. Kura Sushi USA's value of 3.09 is 79.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kura Sushi USA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.73 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 15.12, Kura Sushi USA has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.12, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kura Sushi USA's current Days Inventory of 3.09 is 79.6% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi USA's current Days Inventory is 3.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kura Sushi USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.83, compared to a current price of $52.43 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 79.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.12. Kura Sushi USA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current Days Inventory is 3.09 as of May. 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 USA (KRUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi USA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $52.43 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.83. GuruFocus considers Kura Sushi USA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KRUS:

  • Days Inventory: 3.09 (near median its 10-year median of 3.19)
  • GF Value™: $91.83 vs. price of $52.43 (42.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Restaurants median (#25 of 346)

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


Kura Sushi USA Business Description

Address 17461 Derian Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Kura Sushi USA Inc is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept that provides guests with a distinctive dining experience by serving authentic Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model. The company operates a chain of sushi restaurants across the United States serving freshly prepared Japanese cuisine using high-quality ingredients that are free from artificial seasonings, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. The company operates a network of dine-in locations across the U.S. states and Washington, DC.
72GF Score

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