KUCPF (Kura Sushi) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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KUCPF Kura Sushi Inc KUCPF
83 GF Score
Price $10.72
GF Value $12.40
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What is Kura Sushi Profitability Rank?

Kura Sushi KUCPF 83 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates KUCPF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.40.

Kura Sushi has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kura Sushi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.56%. As of today, Kura Sushi's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kura Sushi Profitability Rank Related Terms


KUCPF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kura Sushi Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kura Sushi has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kura Sushi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=6.096 / 391.736
=1.56 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kura Sushi has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Kura Sushi (KUCPF) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank too high?
Kura Sushi's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Kura Sushi has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank compare to MCD and SBUX?
Kura Sushi's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Kura Sushi's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Restaurants company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kura Sushi and its competitors. Kura Sushi's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.40, compared to a current price of $10.72 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kura Sushi's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kura Sushi (KUCPF), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 (KUCPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kura Sushi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.72 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.40.

Key valuation signals for KUCPF:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $12.40 vs. price of $10.72 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100

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.
83GF Score

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