KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants Investor Relations →
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) closed at $79.29 as of 2026-02-02, trading 7.9% above its 200-week moving average of $73.48. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -8.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 292 weeks of data, KRUS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KRUS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +135.7%.
With a market cap of $960 million, KRUS is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -1.8%. The stock trades at 4.2x book value.
Share count has increased 23.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 5.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KRUS would have grown to $763, compared to $228 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 43.1% vs 15.7% for the index — confirming KRUS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: KRUS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KRUS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying KRUS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +151.3% after 12 months (median +59.0%), compared to +23.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +713.0% vs +30.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KRUS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KRUS has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +135.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Dec 2020 | 24 | 44.3% | +217.9% | +555.3% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 6 | 12.9% | +53.5% | +34.1% |
| Feb 2025 | Jun 2025 | 14 | 37.7% | N/A | +27.5% |
| Sep 2025 | Ongoing | 20+ | 37.6% | Ongoing | +27.9% |
| Average | 16 | — | +135.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02