KRUS (Kura Sushi USA) Moat Score: 5/10 (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 Moat Score?

Kura Sushi USA KRUS +6.16% 72 Moat Score is 5 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 367 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi USA ranks better than 93.46% on this metric.

Kura Sushi USA has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kura Sushi USA has Narrow Moat: Kura Sushi has a solid narrow moat with a unique dining experience and brand loyalty. It benefits from a strong distribution network and customer loyalty, but faces competition in the restaurant industry, limiting its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kura Sushi USA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kura Sushi USA  (NAS:KRUS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Kura Sushi USA Moat Score Related Terms

KRUS vs LOCO, DIN, CNNE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi USA's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi USA's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Kura Sushi USA's Moat Score too high?
Kura Sushi USA's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to LOCO and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi USA ranks #24 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places Kura Sushi USA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Kura Sushi USA's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), the current Moat Score is 5 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • 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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