Life Corporation (8194) Stock Price & Analysis

8194 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,470.00¥21.00(0.86%)

At close: Oct 30 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 2,443.00 - JPY 2,475.00
52-Week Range: JPY 2,290.00 - JPY 2,830.00
Previous Close: JPY 2,449.00
Volume: 207.30K
Average Volume (3M): 290.19K
Market Cap: JPY 213.70B
Enterprise Value: JPY 273.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 10.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 49.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 19.7
Beta: 0.10
Next Earnings: Jan 12, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Feb 26, 2027
Dividend Yield: 2.75%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Balance Sheet Strength

Debt reduction from ¥71.1B to ¥32.1B and equity growth to ¥155.5B strengthen the capital base and reduce financial strain. This gives Life greater flexibility in ongoing operations and capital allocation, while improving resilience if grocery conditions weaken.

Revenue And Earnings Growth

Steady revenue growth through 2025–2026, alongside generally rising operating profit and net income since 2023, indicates improving scale and execution. This trajectory provides a durable base for earnings and supports continued business development over the next several quarters.

Improved Cash Generation

Operating cash flow reached ¥74.5B and free cash flow ¥63.2B in 2026, a substantial improvement from the prior year. If maintained, this stronger cash generation would increase financial flexibility and help support reinvestment with less reliance on external funding.

Bears Say

Thin Net Margins

Net margin of about 2% leaves limited room for error: relatively small changes in costs or pricing can materially affect earnings. Although gross margin is stable, this thin bottom-line profile makes sustained profit growth more dependent on disciplined execution and cost control.

Cash Flow Volatility

Operating cash flow was negative in 2022 and free cash flow was minimal in 2025, despite the 2026 rebound. Such swings show that working-capital and investment timing can materially change cash availability, complicating planning and reducing confidence in consistently self-funded growth.

Historical Leverage Exposure

Although debt has fallen sharply, earlier periods showed higher debt-to-equity levels, and the balance-sheet analysis notes potential exposure if operating conditions weaken. This history indicates financial resilience has improved but remains sensitive to a sustained downturn.

Life Corporation News

Life Corporation Posts Revenue Growth but Lower Profits, Raises Dividend

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has provided an update. Life Corporation reported operating revenue of ¥450.1 billion for the first six months of the fiscal year ending February 28, 2027,

2w ago8194

Life Corporation Grows Sales but Sees Profit Dip as It Presses Ahead with Store Expansion

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) just unveiled an update. Life Corporation reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥450.1 billion for the first six months of the fiscal year ending February 28,

3w ago8194

Life Corporation Posts Higher Sales but Lower Profits, Raises Interim Dividend

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has issued an announcement. Life Corporation reported a 2.3% rise in operating revenue to ¥450.1 billion for the first half of the fiscal year ending

3w ago8194

Life Corporation Moves to Take ALBIS Private in Strategic Tender Offer

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has provided an update. Life Corporation has resolved to launch a tender offer for all common shares of ALBIS Co., Ltd., another Prime Market-listed retailer,

1M ago8194

Life Corporation Posts Higher Sales but Lower Q1 Profit, Keeps Full-Year Outlook

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has provided an update. Life Corporation reported a 3.2% rise in operating revenue to ¥223.3 billion for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026, driven

3M ago8194

Life Corporation Posts Q1 Sales Growth but Lower Profits, Maintains Cautious Full-Year Outlook

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has issued an announcement. Life Corporation reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥223.3 billion and net sales of ¥215.0 billion for the three months ended May

3M ago8194

Life Corporation Q1 Revenue Climbs but Profits Weaken; Dividend Payout Set to Rise

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) just unveiled an announcement. Life Corporation reported a 3.2% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to ¥223.3 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year

3M ago8194

Life Corporation Secures Prime Market Status After Boosting Share Liquidity

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) has provided an announcement. Life Corporation, a supermarket operator listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market, has been working to boost the appeal and

6M ago8194

Life Corporation Posts Steady Profit Growth and Cash Strength, Raises Dividend Outlook

An update from Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) is now available. Life Corporation reported steady growth for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, 2026, with operating revenue rising 3.6% to

6M ago8194

Life Corporation Lifts Payout and Sets Record Dividend Forecast for FY2027

Life Corporation ( ($JP:8194) ) just unveiled an announcement. Life Corporation will increase its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026 to ¥33 per share, up ¥0.50

6M ago8194

8194 FAQ

What was Life Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Life Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2290.00 and its highest was ¥2830.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Life Corporation’s market cap?

Life Corporation’s market cap is ¥213.70B.

When is Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Life Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Life Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 08, 2026. The company reported ¥40.56 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Life Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Life Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.

Does Life Corporation pay dividends?

Life Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Life Corporation dividends here

What is Life Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Life Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Life Corporation have?

Life Corporation has 90,501,600 shares outstanding.

What happened to Life Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Life Corporation reported an EPS of ¥40.56 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.126%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Life Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8194

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