KUCPF (Kura Sushi) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (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 Beneish M-Score?

Kura Sushi KUCPF 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUCPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.70. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Kura Sushi ranks worse than 65.35% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

KUCPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kura Sushi was -2.23. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.66.


Kura Sushi Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Kura Sushi Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.70 -2.61 -2.90 -2.96 -2.60

Kura Sushi Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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KUCPF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kura Sushi Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Kura Sushi for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.064+0.528 * 1.0005+0.404 * 1.226+0.892 * 1.0332+0.115 * 1.0561
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.072192-0.327 * 0.9305
=-2.61

* 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.

This Year (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $42 Mil.
Revenue was $1,619 Mil.
Gross Profit was $959 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $251 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,031 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $637 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $199 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $229 Mil.
Net Income was $24 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $98 Mil.
Total Receivables was $38 Mil.
Revenue was $1,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was $929 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $229 Mil.
Total Assets was $930 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $596 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $207 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $209 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(41.598 / 1619.436) / (37.841 / 1567.473)
=0.025687 / 0.024141
=1.064

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(928.876 / 1567.473) / (959.165 / 1619.436)
=0.592595 / 0.592283
=1.0005

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (251.066 + 636.79) / 1030.792) / (1 - (228.88 + 596.214) / 930.317)
=0.138666 / 0.113104
=1.226

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1619.436 / 1567.473
=1.0332

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(70.264 / (70.264 + 596.214)) / (70.616 / (70.616 + 636.79))
=0.105426 / 0.099824
=1.0561

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 1619.436) / (0 / 1567.473)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((229.29 + 199.32) / 1030.792) / ((209.072 + 206.67) / 930.317)
=0.415806 / 0.446882
=0.9305

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(23.825 - 0 - 98.24) / 1030.792
=-0.072192

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Kura Sushi has a M-score of -2.61 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 mean?
Kura Sushi (KUCPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #232 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kura Sushi's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #232 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kura Sushi ranks #232 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kura Sushi in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. Kura Sushi's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. 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?
Kura Sushi (KUCPF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.70, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi (KUCPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 16, 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 (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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: $13.70 vs. price of $10.72 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUCPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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.
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