Life (TSE:8194) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Feb. 2026) — 133% Above Median


TSE:8194 Life Corp TSE:8194
87 GF Score
Price 円2,426.00
GF Value 円2,272.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Life Dividend Payout Ratio?

Life TSE:8194 -1.70% 87 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Feb. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:8194 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,272.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 182 Retail - Defensive companies, Life ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Life's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Life's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8194' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Life was 0.28. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.18.

TSE:8194's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.58% of 182 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs TSE:8194: 0.28

As of today (2026-07-11), the Dividend Yield % of Life is 2.70%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Life was 3.01%. The lowest was 0.78%. And the median was 1.47%.

Life's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円33.00.

During the past 12 months, Life's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Life was 41.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Life (TSE:8194) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Life Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Life Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Life's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Life Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.23 0.23 0.28 0.28

Life Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.68 0.00 0.42 0.00

TSE:8194 vs KR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Life's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Life's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Life's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


TSE:8194
87GF Score
Life Corp TSE:8194
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Life Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Life's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
=65.5/ 238.245
=0.27

Life's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=33/ 78.731
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?
Life (TSE:8194) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Life and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Life's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Life ranks #59 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Life's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Life's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Life's value of 0.42 is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life ranks #59 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Life has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Life ranks #59 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Life in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Life's value of 0.42 is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Life's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Life's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 15.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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2,272.36, compared to a current price of 円2,426.00 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Life's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (TSE:8194), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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2,426.00 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,272.36. GuruFocus considers Life to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8194:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (133% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: 円2,272.36 vs. price of 円2,426.00 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#59 of 182)

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.
87GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:8194

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円2,426.00
Price
円2,272.36
GF Value