Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

KRUS: Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Halal?

Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$44.91

+1.65%

Market Cap: 545.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 3, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 3, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KRUS

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

31.2% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding KRUS

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. manages a chain of technology-enhanced Japanese restaurants throughout the United States. These eateries offer Japanese cuisine primarily through their signature "Kura Experience," an engaging revolving sushi service. As of August 31, 2021, the company operated 33 restaurants in nine states and the District of Columbia. Established in 2008, with its main office in Irvine, California, the organization officially changed its name to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. in October 2017, having formerly been Kula Sushi USA, Inc. It functions as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 3, 2026

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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Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    until the change above

  5. Halal

    until the change above

  6. Doubtful

    until the change above

  7. Not Halal

    until the change above

  8. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) halal to invest in?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Kura Sushi USA, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 31.2% (limit 30%). 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: Sep 3, 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.