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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 - ¥2,830.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume207.30K
Average Volume (3M)206.36K
Market Cap
¥232.22B
Enterprise Value¥211.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥29.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥27.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.3
Beta0.09
Next Earnings
Oct 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)148.25
Shares Outstanding90,501,600
10 Day Avg. Volume232,680
30 Day Avg. Volume206,360
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
Stronger Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging and sustained equity growth strengthen the capital base and improve financial flexibility. Lower debt should reduce balance-sheet pressure and give Life Corporation more capacity to withstand operating weakness or fund store and business investments over the next several quarters.
Steady Revenue And Earnings GrowthA multi-year revenue increase accompanied by generally higher operating profit and net income indicates continued business expansion and improving earnings power. This trajectory supports a durable operating foundation, provided the company can preserve profitability as growth continues.
Recent Cash Generation ReboundThe strong 2026 rebound in operating and free cash flow demonstrates meaningful internal cash-generation capacity in the latest period. If maintained, this can support investment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns without relying as heavily on external financing.
Bears Say
Structurally Thin Net MarginsA net margin of roughly 2% leaves limited room for operating or cost pressures before earnings are affected. Thin profitability can constrain retained cash, reduce resilience during weaker trading conditions, and make sustainable earnings growth dependent on careful cost and pricing management.
Volatile Cash FlowThe wide variation in operating and free cash flow shows that reported cash generation can be materially influenced by working-capital and investment timing. Such inconsistency makes planning and capital allocation less predictable, even after the latest strong rebound.
Earnings Sensitivity To CostsBecause the company retains only a small portion of revenue as net income, modest changes in costs or pricing can meaningfully alter earnings. This limits margin resilience and creates an ongoing risk that revenue growth will not translate proportionally into profit growth.
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 ¥2830.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Life Corporation’s market cap?
Life Corporation’s market cap is ¥232.22B.
When is Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 08, 2026 which is in 19 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 2.49%. 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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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