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+).

Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

KRUS: Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Halal?

Doubtful

Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$46.61

-10.37%

Purify ~3.1% of income

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

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jun 17, 2026
C+

Fair

Some financial ratios approaching limits

54Score

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

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

Passed

Financial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds

Debt / Market Cap26.8% / 30.0%

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Screened: Jun 17, 2026Fiscal: Q2 2026Source: EDGAR

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1.1% non-compliant income

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Financial Overview

Market Cap

566.2M

Price

$46.61

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Restaurants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) halal to invest in?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Kura Sushi USA, Inc. get a C+ compliance rating?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 26.8% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 9.9% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 1.10% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Kura Sushi USA, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jun 17, 2026.

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.