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Kura SushiKUCPF 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 15.74. GuruFocus rates KUCPF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.21. Among 310 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi ranks worse than 55.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kura Sushi's enterprise value is $1,088 Mil.
Kura Sushi's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $101 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KUCPF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.1 Med: 15.74 Max: 5279.36
Current: 10.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kura Sushi was 5279.36. The lowest was -158.10. And the median was 15.74.
KUCPF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.81% of 310
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.89
vs KUCPF: 10.82
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kura Sushi's share price for today is $10.718.
Kura Sushi's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.287.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kura Sushi's current Enterprise Value is $1,088 Mil.
Kura Sushi's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $101 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 (KUCPF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.77 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kura Sushi. This is 32% below median its historical median of 15.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #173 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kura Sushi's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.77 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 15.74. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Kura Sushi's value of 10.77 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #173 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #173 out of 310 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kura Sushi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Kura Sushi's value of 10.77 is 8.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.74 vs. the industry median of 9.89, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.89, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kura Sushi's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.77 is 8.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kura Sushi. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 15.74. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 10.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.21, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 15.74 and 8.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.89. Kura Sushi's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi (KUCPF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77 as of Aug. 14, 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 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.21.
Key valuation signals for KUCPF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.77 (32% below median its 10-year median of 15.74)
GF Value™: $13.21 vs. price of $10.72 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% above the Restaurants median (#173 of 310)
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 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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