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8194 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2703.00
¥42.00(1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥2703.00
¥42.00(1.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,313.00 - ¥2,806.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume207.30K
Average Volume (3M)203.43K
Market Cap
¥240.69B
Enterprise Value¥211.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥29.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥27.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Oct 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)148.25
Shares Outstanding90,501,600
10 Day Avg. Volume215,280
30 Day Avg. Volume203,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)3.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio7.45
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)220.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥910.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Earnings GrowthA multi-year pattern of revenue growth alongside generally improving operating profit and net income indicates ongoing business expansion rather than reliance on a single period. Continued top-line progress can support reinvestment, strengthen scale, and improve earnings resilience over the next several quarters.
Balance-sheet DeleveragingMaterial debt reduction and sustained equity growth have strengthened the capital base and reduced financial pressure. This gives Life Corporation greater flexibility to fund operations and investments, while improving its ability to withstand weaker trading conditions than during earlier, more leveraged periods.
Strong Recent Cash GenerationThe strong 2026 operating and free cash flow outcome demonstrates that the business can generate substantial internal funding when operating conditions and investment timing are favorable. That supports reinvestment and financial flexibility, although the broader cash-flow record remains uneven.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsA net margin of roughly 2% leaves limited room for cost inflation, pricing pressure, or execution errors before earnings are affected. Even with stable grocery profitability, small changes in expenses or revenue mix can materially influence net income and reduce earnings durability.
Volatile Cash FlowThe uneven history of operating and free cash flow indicates that reported earnings do not consistently translate into available cash. Working-capital movements and investment timing can therefore affect funding capacity, making capital allocation and liquidity planning more important across the cycle.
Sensitivity To Weaker TradingAlthough leverage has improved substantially, the company’s prior higher-debt periods show that weaker operating conditions could still increase balance-sheet pressure. Combined with thin margins, any deterioration in profitability could reduce financial flexibility and constrain investment or other capital-allocation choices.
Life Corporation News
8194 FAQ
What was Life Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Life Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2313.00 and its highest was ¥2806.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Life Corporation’s market cap?
Life Corporation’s market cap is ¥240.69B.
When is Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 13, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Life Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Life Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 08, 2026. The company reported ¥58.73 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Life Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Life Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Life Corporation pay dividends?
Life Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. 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 ¥58.73 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.98%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Life Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8194
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Life Corporation
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Life Corporation is a prominent operator of supermarket chains across the country. The company's 285 retail outlets provide customers with a diverse array of products, spanning groceries, general lifestyle merchandise, and clothing. Additionally, the firm offers financial services through its credit card division. Established in 1897, the company originally operated under the name Lifestore Co., Ltd. until its official renaming to Life Corporation in May 1991.
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