KUCPF (Kura Sushi) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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KUCPF Kura Sushi Inc KUCPF
79 GF Score
Price $10.72
GF Value $13.70
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What is Kura Sushi Moat Score?

Kura Sushi has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kura Sushi has

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 might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Kura Sushi  (OTCPK:KUCPF) 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 Moat Score Related Terms

KUCPF
79GF Score
Kura Sushi Inc KUCPF
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Is Kura Sushi (KUCPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.72 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.70.

Key valuation signals for KUCPF:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: $13.70 vs. price of $10.72 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

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Kura Sushi Business Description

Other Exchanges 2695:Japan
Address 1-2-1 Fukasaka, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 599-8253
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.
79GF Score

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$10.72
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$13.70
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