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Kura Sushi, Inc.
(2695)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,790.00
▲(12.86% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is primarily supported by solid financial performance (revenue growth and healthy gross margin, plus a generally stable balance sheet), partially offset by thin net profitability and weakening free cash flow. Technicals are moderately constructive in the short term but not aligned with the longer-term trend, while valuation is a key headwind due to the high P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent near-10% revenue growth demonstrates durable demand for the Kura Sushi concept and room to scale unit economics. Sustained top-line expansion supports reinvestment in stores and technology, improving long-term revenue visibility and capacity to leverage fixed costs.
Negative Factors
Thin Net Profitability
A single-digit, near-break‑even net margin leaves limited room to absorb cost shocks or unexpected expenses, constraining retained earnings and long-term return generation. Sustained thin net profitability can hinder reinvestment, shareholder returns, and ability to scale profitably.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent near-10% revenue growth demonstrates durable demand for the Kura Sushi concept and room to scale unit economics. Sustained top-line expansion supports reinvestment in stores and technology, improving long-term revenue visibility and capacity to leverage fixed costs.
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Kura Sushi, Inc. (2695) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥132.74B
Dividend Yield0.6%
Average Volume (3M)293.68K
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.1
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth6.86%
EPS Growth182.73%
CountryJP
Employees2,854
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)45.37
Shares Outstanding82,799,200
10 Day Avg. Volume168,270
30 Day Avg. Volume293,683
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.10
Price to Book (P/B)2.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.54
P/FCF Ratio28.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,550.00Price Target Upside-2.27% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)43.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥260.50B
Kura Sushi, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kura Sushi, Inc. (2695) operates in the restaurant and foodservice sector and runs a chain of sushi restaurants under the Kura Sushi brand. The company’s core offering is dine-in restaurant service focused on sushi and other Japanese-inspired menu...
How the Company Makes Money
Kura Sushi, Inc. generates revenue primarily through restaurant sales from customers dining at its Kura Sushi locations. Its core revenue stream is food and beverage sales (e.g., sushi plates and other menu items) purchased by guests in-store. The...
Kura Sushi, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 245.11B | 234.95B | 211.41B | 183.05B | 147.69B |
| Gross Profit | 145.18B | 139.23B | 119.23B | 100.53B | 81.06B |
| EBITDA | 15.36B | 15.24B | 11.32B | 9.76B | 9.35B |
| Net Income | 3.61B | 3.23B | 863.00M | 745.00M | 1.90B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 164.47B | 146.28B | 136.06B | 113.82B | 101.77B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 26.37B | 23.04B | 20.19B | 13.17B | 18.75B |
| Total Debt | 40.97B | 37.46B | 35.00B | 28.51B | 21.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 78.21B | 73.33B | 65.49B | 54.85B | 47.12B |
| Stockholders Equity | 64.97B | 58.36B | 55.54B | 51.05B | 48.59B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.63B | 8.08B | 1.96B | -185.00M | -3.38B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 14.87B | 18.36B | 13.73B | 9.94B | 4.74B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -18.55B | -10.35B | -14.54B | -12.11B | -9.48B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 4.95B | -4.01B | 5.50B | -4.70B | 2.46B |
Kura Sushi, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | ¥149.08B | 62.98 | ― | 1.71% | 6.78% | -27.06% | |
68 Neutral | ¥132.74B | 38.08 | ― | 0.63% | 6.86% | 182.73% | |
64 Neutral | ¥248.52B | 43.35 | ― | 0.61% | 10.76% | 48.44% | |
63 Neutral | ¥118.87B | 25.93 | ― | 0.70% | 6.85% | 45.60% | |
63 Neutral | ¥62.61B | 18.00 | ― | 2.41% | 17.21% | -27.52% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | ¥1.58T | 36.16 | 15.79% | 0.78% | 11.21% | 16.65% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Kura Sushi, Inc. Corporate Events
Kura Sushi Grows Sales but Sees Profit Dip Amid Higher Costs
Jun 12, 2026
Kura Sushi reported consolidated net sales of ¥125.3 billion for the six months ended April 30, 2026, up 6.5% year on year, while operating profit fell 14.7% to ¥2.48 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent declined 6.1% ...
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