Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.17 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:2695 Kura Sushi Inc TSE:2695
83 GF Score
Price 円1,719.00
GF Value 円2,050.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kura Sushi EV-to-EBITDA?

Kura Sushi TSE:2695 -0.64% 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.17 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 15.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:2695 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,050.53 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 311 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi ranks worse than 57.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kura Sushi's enterprise value is 円176,102 Mil. Kura Sushi's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円15,768 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.17.

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

TSE:2695' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.1   Med: 15.74   Max: 5279.36
Current: 11.17

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.

TSE:2695's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.23% of 311 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.86 vs TSE:2695: 11.17

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.

As of today (2026-09-03), Kura Sushi's stock price is 円1719.00. Kura Sushi's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円43.845. Therefore, Kura Sushi's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 39.21.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Kura Sushi  (TSE:2695) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1719.00/43.845
=39.21

Kura Sushi's share price for today is 円1719.00.
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 円43.845.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Kura Sushi EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kura Sushi EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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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.

Kura Sushi EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kura Sushi Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.57 16.56 15.24 12.40 10.93

Kura Sushi Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 12.76 14.43 10.93 11.15 11.11

TSE:2695 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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.


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Kura Sushi EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=176102.254/15768
=11.17

Kura Sushi's current Enterprise Value is 円176,102 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 円15,768 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.17 mean?
Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.17 as of Sep. 03, 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 29% below median its historical median of 15.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #178 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Kura Sushi's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kura Sushi's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.17 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.74. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Kura Sushi's value of 11.17 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #178 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #178 out of 311 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kura Sushi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Kura Sushi's value of 11.17 is 13.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.74 vs. the industry median of 9.86, 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 9.86, based on 311 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 11.17 is 13.3% 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 9.86 — 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 11.17, which is 29% 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,050.53, compared to a current price of 円1,719.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.17, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.74 and 13.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.86. Kura Sushi's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 (TSE:2695), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.17 as of Sep. 03, 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 (TSE:2695) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,719.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,050.53. GuruFocus considers Kura Sushi to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2695:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.17 (29% below median its 10-year median of 15.74)
  • GF Value™: 円2,050.53 vs. price of 円1,719.00 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100
  • Industry Position: 13.3% above the Restaurants median (#178 of 311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kura Sushi Business Description

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.
83GF Score

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