Life Corporation (JP:8194)
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8194 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2556.00
-¥15.00(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2556.00
-¥15.00(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,000.00 - ¥2,806.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume79.90K
Average Volume (3M)190.91K
Market Cap
¥233.43B
Enterprise Value¥256.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥36.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥34.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Jul 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)68.31
Shares Outstanding90,501,600
10 Day Avg. Volume262,010
30 Day Avg. Volume190,913
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 Target
¥2,800.00Price Target Upside9.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)228.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥922.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Leverage & Equity BaseA material reduction in debt alongside steadily rising equity strengthens the company's capital structure, lowering solvency and refinancing risk. This provides durable financial flexibility to fund investments, support dividends or weather downturns without forcing operational cuts.
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion over multiple years indicates stable market demand and execution across store operations or channels. A recurring growth trend supports longer-term margin recovery possibilities and creates a broader base for reinvestment and scale efficiencies.
Demonstrated Cash-generation CapacityA strong cash-flow rebound shows the business can convert earnings into cash at scale, enabling deleveraging, capital expenditure funding and shareholder returns. That capacity, when sustained, materially improves strategic optionality and resilience versus capital-constrained peers.
Bears Say
Structurally Thin Net MarginsA ~2% net margin leaves earnings highly sensitive to small cost increases or price pressure. This structural thinness constrains retained earnings for reinvestment and amplifies earnings volatility, making long-term profit growth dependent on consistent cost control or favorable pricing power.
Volatile Cash FlowsIrregular OCF and FCF across cycles point to working-capital and timing risks that can force procyclical financing or defer investments. Persistent volatility undermines planning for capex, dividends or debt repayment and raises execution risk during adverse demand or cost shocks.
Recent EPS Growth WeaknessNegative EPS growth despite revenue gains suggests per-share earnings pressure from margin dynamics, one-offs, or capital structure effects. Weak EPS trends reduce compounding returns to shareholders and may limit management flexibility on buybacks or dividends over the medium term.
Life Corporation News
8194 FAQ
What was Life Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Life Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2000.00 and its highest was ¥2806.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Life Corporation’s market cap?
Life Corporation’s market cap is ¥233.43B.
When is Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Life Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 15, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Life Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Life Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 09, 2026. The company reported ¥68.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥68.31.
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 ¥32.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.43%. 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 ¥68.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.307%.
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
Life Corporation operates a chain of supermarkets in Japan. It sells and retails food, lifestyle, and apparel products; and operates credit card business. It operates 285 stores. The company was formerly known as Lifestore Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Life Corporation in May 1991. Life Corporation was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
8194 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,800.00
▲(9.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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