
KRUS: Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Halal?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
$46.61
-10.37%
Market Cap: 566.2M
Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Fair
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 51/100 (Grade: C+).
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Close to the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
You may own KRUS, with caution
Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.
Purify 3.1% of your income from KRUS
That is about $3.10 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.
Calculate my exact amountAbout 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 29.5% of market cap, only 0.5 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
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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Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Jul 2026
Halal
until the change above
Doubtful
until the change above
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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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.