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Independent Research, US Dominant Players

Investment Talk is for readers who wish to learn about companies that are potentially outside of their own circle of research, as well as those who are longing to become part of a community of like-minded investors and learn more about investment research. I would describe myself as a long-term investor who typically takes a 3Y to 5Y outlook, before reassessing once that period matures. I follow the adage that one should research, reach a conclusion, and then verify and continue to hold so long as the thesis remains intact. My own investing style is one that seeks to find dominant players within their respective market who have shown signs of monopoly or oligopolistic behaviour, unlikely to be disrupted, in tandem with discovering market disruptors who have a high likelihood of disrupting their respective market. Equally (and weighted accordingly) I seek to discover more nuanced, misunderstood, situations with a shorter time frame.

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<ul><li>Despite now being valued at ~$635 million (down ~32% from ATHs) Kura Sushi, the small-time restaurant operator with 40 stores across the United States, continues to boast an overzealous market valuation.</li><li>Perhaps it’s their ability to consistently beat expectations. Perhaps it’s because they remain undercovered and somewhat illiquid for their size (the parent organisation owns a considerable amount of outstanding shares).</li><li>I can’t be sure, nor do I really care. After reporting Q4 earnings last week, Kura rounded off the year in style, continuing to demonstrate a healthy recovery in demand for their service.</li></ul>

Despite now being valued at ~$635 million (down ~32% from ATHs) Kura Sushi, the small-time restaurant operator with 40 stores across the United States, continues to boast an overzealous market valuation.Perhaps it’s their ability to consistently beat expectations. Perhaps it’s because they remain undercovered and somewhat illiquid for their size (the parent organisation owns a considerable amount of outstanding shares).I can’t be sure, nor do I really care. After reporting Q4 earnings last week, Kura rounded off the year in style, continuing to demonstrate a healthy recovery in demand for their service.

That's a Wrap, Kura Exits 2022 on a High Note

<ul><li>Kura Sushi is a dinky (~$540M market cap) sushi business that I have reported on for a little over one year.</li><li>The US subsidiary is das kind (German for ‘the child’ because, why not) of a well-capitalised parent with over 450 stores in Japan.</li><li>It’s a proof of concept venture in a new market, with a tried-and-tested business model, and a parent that provides ample liquidity to its fledging offspring.</li></ul>

Kura Sushi is a dinky (~$540M market cap) sushi business that I have reported on for a little over one year.The US subsidiary is das kind (German for ‘the child’ because, why not) of a well-capitalised parent with over 450 stores in Japan.It’s a proof of concept venture in a new market, with a tried-and-tested business model, and a parent that provides ample liquidity to its fledging offspring.

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KURA CORPORATION operates a revolving sushi restaurant chain based in Osaka. The Company operates its own stores.

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Kura Sushi Inc (2695 JP)

That's a Wrap, Kura Exits 2022 on a High Note

Despite now being valued at ~$635 million (down ~32% from ATHs) Kura Sushi, the small-time restaurant operator with 40 stores across the United...

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KRUS: Kura's Roll Keeps Rolling

Kura Sushi is a dinky (~$540M market cap) sushi business that I have reported on for a little over one year. The US subsidiary is das kind (German...

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