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Life's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円70.44.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円283.42.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Life was 9.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Life's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8194'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.1 Med: 3.9 Max: 31.3
Current: 13.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Life was 31.30% per year. The lowest was -30.10% per year. And the median was 3.90% per year.
TSE:8194's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 54.96% of 262
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.55
vs TSE:8194: 13.70
Life's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,094 Mil.
Life (TSE:8194) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Life EBIT per Share Related Terms
Life EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Life's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円283.42
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Life (TSE:8194) has a EBIT per Share of 円283.42 as of Feb. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Life ranks #118 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Life's EBIT per Share too high?
Life's current EBIT per Share is 円283.42. Based on the distribution chart, Life ranks #118 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Life has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life's EBIT per Share compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Life ranks #118 out of 262 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Life in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.55, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life's current EBIT per Share is 円283.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life (TSE:8194) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,275.61, compared to a current price of 円2,437.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is 円283.42. Life's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (TSE:8194), the current EBIT per Share is 円283.42 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Life (TSE:8194) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,437.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,275.61.
GuruFocus considers Life to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8194:
EBIT per Share: 円283.42
GF Value™: 円2,275.61 vs. price of 円2,437.00 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8194 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Corp is a Japanese supermarket chain operator. The company is domiciled in Japan and generates the majority of revenue domestically. Life Corporation operates stores in Osaka, Tokyo, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa, and derives the majority of revenue from stores located in Osaka and Tokyo. The company's supermarkets focus on the retail of seafood products, bakery products, food products, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat products, clothing, toilet paper, and craft products. The supermarkets carry a private-label brand of packaged foods.
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