LifeTSE:8194 +0.70%86 Net Margin % is 2.66% as of Feb. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:8194 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,268.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Life ranks worse than 50.32% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Life's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,910 Mil. Life's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円221,893 Mil. Therefore, Life's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8194'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.86 Max: 2.35
Current: 2.14
TSE:8194's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.32% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs TSE:8194: 2.14
Life (TSE:8194) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Life Net Margin % Related Terms
Life Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Life's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Life's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life's Net 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 Net Margin % of 2.66% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Life and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Life's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Life ranks #155 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Life's Net Margin % too high?
Life's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.35. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Life's value of 2.66% is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life ranks #155 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Life ranks #155 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Life's value of 2.66% is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Life's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Life has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life's current Net Margin % of 2.66% is 23.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life's current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. 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2,587.00 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.66%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 23.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (TSE:8194), the current Net Margin % is 2.66% 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2,587.00 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,268.51.
GuruFocus considers Life to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8194:
Net Margin %: 2.66% (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: 円2,268.51 vs. price of 円2,587.00 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#155 of 308)
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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