FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Life's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Life's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円221,893 Mil. Therefore, Life's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8194'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62 Med: 0.4 Max: 7.02
Current: 7.02
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Life was 7.02%. The lowest was -3.62%. And the median was 0.40%.
TSE:8194's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.82% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs TSE:8194: 7.02
Life FCF Margin % Related Terms
Life FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Life's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Life's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Life FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Life's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Life ranks #50 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Life's FCF Margin % too high?
Life's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Life ranks #50 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Life has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life's FCF Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Life ranks #50 out of 309 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Life in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.88. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.88, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,268.51, compared to a current price of 円2,663.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (TSE:8194), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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2,663.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,268.51.
GuruFocus considers Life to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8194:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円2,268.51 vs. price of 円2,663.00 (17.4% 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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