Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).

KRUS: Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Halal?
DoubtfulKura Sushi USA, Inc.
$46.61
-10.37%
About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants provide Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model, which is known as 'Kura Experience'. As of August 31, 2021, it operated 33 restaurants in nine states and Washington DC. The company was formerly known as Kula Sushi USA, Inc. and changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Debt is 26.8% of market cap, only 3.2 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
Shariah Compliance Status
Fair
Some financial ratios approaching limits
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Jun 2026
Not Halal
until the change above
Halal
until the change above
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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1.1% non-compliant incomeKRUS has 1.1% prohibited income. Calculate exactly how much of your dividends to donate.
Financial Overview
Market Cap
566.2M
Price
$46.61
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.