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Kura SushiTSE:2695 +1.49%79 Gross Margin % is 59.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 54.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:2695 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,033.69 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 354 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi ranks better than 69.21% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kura Sushi's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円36,928 Mil. Kura Sushi's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円62,332 Mil. Therefore, Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 59.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2695'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.08 Med: 54.9 Max: 59.26
Current: 59.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kura Sushi was 59.26%. The lowest was 54.08%. And the median was 54.90%.
TSE:2695's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.21% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs TSE:2695: 59.14
Kura Sushi had a gross margin of 59.24% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kura Sushi was 1.80% per year.
Kura Sushi (TSE:2695) 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 had a gross margin of 59.24% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable 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 Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kura Sushi Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi'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.
TSE:2695 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi'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 Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi'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 (TSE:2695) has a Gross Margin % of 59.24% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.90. Over the past decade, Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.08 to 59.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #109 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % too high?
Kura Sushi's current Gross Margin % of 59.24% is near median its 10-year median of 54.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.08 to a high of 59.26. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Kura Sushi's value of 59.24% is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #109 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #109 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kura Sushi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Kura Sushi's value of 59.24% is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kura Sushi's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.08 to 59.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.90 vs. the industry median of 45.69, 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 Gross Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 354 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's current Gross Margin % of 59.24% is 29.7% 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 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 and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kura Sushi's current Gross Margin % is 59.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.90. 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2,033.69, compared to a current price of 円1,640.00 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.90 and 29.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Kura Sushi's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 (TSE:2695), the current Gross Margin % is 59.24% as of Apr. 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1,640.00 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,033.69.
GuruFocus considers Kura Sushi to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2695:
Gross Margin %: 59.24% (near median its 10-year median of 54.90)
GF Value™: 円2,033.69 vs. price of 円1,640.00 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% above the Restaurants median (#109 of 354)
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 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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