Life (TSE:8194) Interest Expense: 円-371 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:8194 Life Corp TSE:8194
86 GF Score
Price 円2,437.00
GF Value 円2,275.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Life Interest Expense?

Life TSE:8194 -1.06% 86 Interest Expense is 円-371 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8194 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,275.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Life's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -90 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-371 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Life's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 6,811 Mil. Life's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円 -90 Mil. Life's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 75.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Life  (TSE:8194) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Life's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-90 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,811 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円20,474 Mil.

Life's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*6811/-90
=75.68

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Life Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Life's Interest Expense 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.

Life Interest Expense Chart

Life Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Life Quarterly Data
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TSE:8194
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Life Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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-371 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of 円-371 Mil mean?
Life (TSE:8194) has a Interest Expense of 円-371 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Life and its competitors.
Is Life's Interest Expense too high?
Life's current Interest Expense is 円-371 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to KR?
Life's Interest Expense of 円-371 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Life and its competitors. Life's current Interest Expense is 円-371 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is 円-371 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (TSE:8194), the current Interest Expense is 円-371 Mil 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:

  • Interest Expense: 円-371 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円2,275.61 vs. price of 円2,437.00 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2-2-22 Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 110-0016
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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