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Kura Sushi USAKRUS +6.16%72 Gross Margin % is 11.94% as of May. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 12.41. 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 355 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks worse than 94.37% on this metric.
Kura Sushi USA (NAS:KRUS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kura Sushi USA had a gross margin of 11.94% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kura Sushi USA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kura Sushi USA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi USA's Gross 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.
KRUS vs LOCO, DIN, CNNE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi USA's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi USA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi USA's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a Gross Margin % of 11.94% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #335 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Kura Sushi USA's Gross Margin % too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current Gross Margin % of 11.94% is near median its 10-year median of 12.41. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.57. Kura Sushi USA's value of 11.94% is 73.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #335 out of 355 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 Gross Margin % compare to LOCO and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #335 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kura Sushi USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.57. Kura Sushi USA's value of 11.94% is 73.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.41 vs. the industry median of 45.57, Kura Sushi USA has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.57, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kura Sushi USA's current Gross Margin % of 11.94% is 73.8% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kura Sushi USA and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi USA's current Gross Margin % is 11.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.41. 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 Gross Margin % is 11.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.41 and 73.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.57. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current Gross Margin % is 11.94% 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:
Gross Margin %: 11.94% (near median its 10-year median of 12.41)
GF Value™: $91.83 vs. price of $52.43 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% below the Restaurants median (#335 of 355)
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 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.
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