Life (TSE:8194) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:8194 Life Corp TSE:8194
89 GF Score
Price 円2,437.00
GF Value 円2,273.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Life Moat Score?

Life has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Life has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Life might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Life  (TSE:8194) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Life Moat Score Related Terms

TSE:8194
89GF Score
Life Corp TSE:8194
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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 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,273.86. GuruFocus considers Life to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8194:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: 円2,273.86 vs. price of 円2,437.00 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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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.
89GF Score

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円2,437.00
Price
円2,273.86
GF Value