KRUS (Kura Sushi USA) FCF Yield %: -4.26 (As of Aug. 12, 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 Yield %?

Kura Sushi USA KRUS +6.16% 72 FCF Yield % is -4.26 as of Aug. 12, 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 363 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks worse than 85.4% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Kura Sushi USA's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-27.1 Mil, and Market Cap is $637.0 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi USA's FCF Yield % for today is -4.26%.

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

KRUS' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.58   Med: -3.25   Max: 5.03
Current: -4.26


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Kura Sushi USA was 5.03%. The lowest was -25.58%. And the median was -3.25%.

KRUS's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
85.4% of 363 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.53 vs KRUS: -4.26

Kura Sushi USA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -4.32%.


Kura Sushi USA FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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Kura Sushi USA FCF Yield % Historical Data

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

Kura Sushi USA Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.54 -2.34 -3.89 -2.30

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 Yield % 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 -3.50 -0.49 -8.98 -4.11 -2.18

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

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

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

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


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Kura Sushi USA FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-23.627 / 1027.073355
=-2.30%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-3.714 * 4 / 682.7085
=-2.18%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -4.26 mean?
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a FCF Yield % of -4.26 as of Aug. 12, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #310 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Kura Sushi USA's FCF Yield % too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current FCF Yield % is -4.26. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #310 out of 363 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 Yield % compare to LOCO and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #310 out of 363 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Kura Sushi USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.53. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.53, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi USA's current FCF Yield % is -4.26. 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 Yield % is -4.26. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current FCF Yield % is -4.26 as of Aug. 12, 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 Yield %: -4.26
  • 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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$52.43
Price
$91.83
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