KRUS (Kura Sushi USA) EV-to-EBIT: -391.92 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc KRUS
66 GF Score
Price $45.66
GF Value $92.20
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kura Sushi USA EV-to-EBIT?

Kura Sushi USA KRUS -3.89% 66 EV-to-EBIT is -391.92 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates KRUS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks worse than 377358.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kura Sushi USA's Enterprise Value is $718.4 Mil. Kura Sushi USA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT for today is -391.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

KRUS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3822.82   Med: -83.1   Max: 1665.41
Current: -391.92

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kura Sushi USA was 1665.41. The lowest was -3822.82. And the median was -83.10.

KRUS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 265 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.12 vs KRUS: -391.92

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kura Sushi USA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $846.3 Mil. Kura Sushi USA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil. Kura Sushi USA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -0.22%.


Kura Sushi USA  (NAS:KRUS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Kura Sushi USA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1.833/846.3425
=-0.22 %

Kura Sushi USA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $846.3 Mil.
Kura Sushi USA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.8 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kura Sushi USA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kura Sushi USA Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -52.70 -1,304.77 562.71 -96.97 -683.92

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 -98.76 -683.92 -194.81 -603.99 -461.73

KRUS vs CNNE, LOCO, DIN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kura Sushi USA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=718.398/-1.833
=-391.92

Kura Sushi USA's current Enterprise Value is $718.4 Mil.
Kura Sushi USA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.8 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -391.92 mean?
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -391.92 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current EV-to-EBIT is -391.92. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kura Sushi USA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi USA's EV-to-EBIT compare to CNNE and LOCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #999999 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kura Sushi USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 17.12, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi USA's current EV-to-EBIT is -391.92. 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 $92.20, compared to a current price of $45.66 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -391.92. Kura Sushi USA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -391.92 as of Aug. 31, 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 $45.66 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.20. GuruFocus considers Kura Sushi USA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KRUS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -391.92
  • GF Value™: $92.20 vs. price of $45.66 (50.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
66GF Score

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