KRUS (Kura Sushi USA) FCF Margin %: -4.32% (As of May. 2026)

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KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc KRUS
72 GF Score
Price $52.43
GF Value $91.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kura Sushi USA FCF Margin %?

Kura Sushi USA KRUS +6.16% 72 FCF Margin % is -4.32% as of May. 2026. 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 362 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks worse than 90.06% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kura Sushi USA's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-3.7 Mil. Kura Sushi USA's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $85.9 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -4.32%.

As of today, Kura Sushi USA's current FCF Yield % is -4.26%.

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

KRUS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.8   Med: -8.36   Max: -0.03
Current: -8.5


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kura Sushi USA was -0.03%. The lowest was -60.80%. And the median was -8.36%.

KRUS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
90.06% of 362 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.67 vs KRUS: -8.50


Kura Sushi USA FCF Margin % Related Terms


Kura Sushi USA FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Kura Sushi USA Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.03 -2.81 -12.14 -12.16 -8.36

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
FCF Margin % 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 -9.46 -1.58 -18.18 -10.99 -4.32

KRUS vs LOCO, DIN, CNNE: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Kura Sushi USA FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-23.627/282.763
=-8.36 %

Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=-3.714/85.922
=-4.32 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -4.32% mean?
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a FCF Margin % of -4.32% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #326 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin % too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current FCF Margin % is -4.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #326 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 FCF Margin % compare to LOCO and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #326 out of 362 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kura Sushi USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.67, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi USA's current FCF Margin % is -4.32%. 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 FCF Margin % is -4.32%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current FCF Margin % is -4.32% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -4.32%
  • GF Value™: $91.83 vs. price of $52.43 (42.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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.
72GF Score

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