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Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (KRUS) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$34.93 +6.59% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.28

Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (KRUS) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (36/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $424.4M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.28 (+1.00%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (36/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KRUS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (36/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY KRUS SCORES 36/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (39% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10.8% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+10/20 pts (28% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 10% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$40.53-6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$38.11-17.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$31.44+11.1% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$34.93-8.3% Hist 90D α

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While KRUS currently carries a cautious 36/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($39.65) and Max Pain ($36.68) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $84.88.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How KRUS Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$0 (0% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $187.4M

FY24

Rev $237.9M

FY25

Rev $282.8M

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$282.8M	52%	-1.7%	-$1.9M	-$21.4M	-1.9%
FY 2024	$237.9M	52%	-4.8%	-$8.8M	-$28.6M	-7.6%
FY 2023	$187.4M	52%	0.2%	$1.5M	$18.1M	-1.9%

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KRUS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -36.57%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $35.14H $36.12L $34.38C $34.93VOL 308.3K

RES: $43.52SUP: $29.16SMA50: $39.65SMA200: $53.39

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +18.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #887 of 1011 ⚔️ DIN vs KRUS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KRUS vs. DIN, LOCO, PTLO, BRCB)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (KRUS) ranks #887 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #604 by equity capitalization ($424.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LOCO leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while LOCO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.7% ROIC and — gross margin. LOCO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with KRUS at 36/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
KRUS ACTIVE Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A)	D-	36/100	—	—	-1.9%	+6.59%	$424.4M	Benchmark Subject
DIN Dine Brands Global Inc.	C-	61/100	26.0x	40.9%	—	+1.38%	$445.1M	/din-vs-krus →
LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.	C+	66/100	17.7x	—	11.7%	+2.40%	$467.8M	/loco-vs-krus →
PTLO Portillo's Inc. (Class A)	D	46/100	17.9x	—	4.9%	+10.96%	$376.7M	/ptlo-vs-krus →
BRCB Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc. (Class A)	D	44/100	—	—	1.6%	+3.82%	$530.3M	/brcb-vs-krus →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0001772177

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (KRUS) reported GAAP revenue of $282.8M (+18.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $237.9M , and +50.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.9M, operating cash flow of $24.7M, and free cash flow of -$21.4M (+25.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, KRUS closed FY2025 with $443.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.74, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-08-31	$282.8M	-$1.9M	$24.7M	-$21.4M	$443.5M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-08-31	$237.9M	-$8.8M	$15.6M	-$28.6M	$403.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-08-31	$187.4M	$1.5M	$18.1M	$18.1M	—	—

3. KRUS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KRUS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: KRUS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $34.93 (+6.59% 1D, market cap $424.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KRUS ranks #887 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KRUS compare to DIN and LOCO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), KRUS carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -1.9%. By comparison, DIN (Dine Brands Global Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 26.0x, ROIC —, cap $445.1M) and LOCO (El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 17.7x, ROIC 11.7%, cap $467.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LOCO leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while LOCO leads on capital efficiency (11.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KRUS?

Per KRUS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001772177), Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) generated $282.8M in revenue (+18.9% YoY), -$1.9M in net income, and -$21.4M in free cash flow against $443.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KRUS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KRUS last traded at $34.93 (+6.59% on volume of 222,650 shares), positioning the stock -11.90% below its 50-day simple moving average ($39.65) and -34.58% below its 200-day simple moving average ($53.39). Across its 52-week range of $29.69 to $80.84, KRUS sits at the 10.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.8% ($31.16 to $38.70).

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How profitable is Kura Sushi USA Inc. (Class A) (KRUS)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), KRUS converted $282.8M of revenue into a 52% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $0 in free cash flow (0% FCF margin).

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