Life Corporation
Life Corporation engages in the supermarket chain in Japan. The company sells food products, daily necessities, and clothing. It is also involved in the credit card business. The company was formerly known as Lifestore Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Life Corporation in May 1991. Life Corporation was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Life Corporation (LIFCF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of August 2024: $143.47 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Life Corporation (LIFCF) has net assets worth $143.47 Billion USD as of August 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($316.97 Billion) and total liabilities ($173.50 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $143.47 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 45.26% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.14% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 4.76 |
Life Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how Life Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Life Corporation (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Life Corporation from 2021 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | $138.43 Billion | +1.15% |
| 2024-02-29 | $136.85 Billion | +12.17% |
| 2023-02-28 | $122.00 Billion | +10.61% |
| 2022-02-28 | $110.30 Billion | +13.06% |
| 2021-02-28 | $97.56 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Life Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 56.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $135.81 Billion | 98.10% |
| Other Components | $2.63 Billion | 1.90% |
| Total Equity | $138.43 Billion | 100.00% |
Life Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Life Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd
SHG:600340
|
$495.71 Million |
|
Shenzhen Grandland Decoration Group Co Ltd
SHE:002482
|
$495.74 Million |
|
Fiskars Oyj Abp
PINK:FKRAF
|
$495.83 Million |
|
Tradegate AG Wertpapierhandelsbank
F:T2G
|
$496.08 Million |
|
Fnac Darty SA
PA:FNAC
|
$495.17 Million |
|
Xiamen Yanjan New Material Co Ltd
SHE:300658
|
$495.10 Million |
|
Karnov Group AB (publ)
F:3UA
|
$495.03 Million |
|
WARSAW STOCK EXCH. ZY1
F:WSX
|
$494.93 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Life Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 136,854,000,000 to 138,433,000,000, a change of 1,579,000,000 (1.2%).
- Net income of 17,948,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,691,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 11,820,000,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $17.95 Billion | +12.97% |
| Dividends Paid | $4.69 Billion | -3.39% |
| Share Repurchases | $11.82 Billion | -8.54% |
| Other Changes | $142.00 Million | +0.1% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.15% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Life Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.01x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-28 | $2081.58 | $11.02 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | $2353.43 | $11.02 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | $2599.75 | $11.02 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | $2916.05 | $11.02 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | $1600.04 | $11.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Life Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 12.97%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.11%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.21x
- Recent ROE (12.97%) is below the historical average (13.66%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18.27% | 2.35% | 2.83x | 2.75x | $8.07 Billion |
| 2022 | 13.79% | 1.98% | 2.84x | 2.45x | $4.18 Billion |
| 2023 | 10.92% | 1.74% | 2.73x | 2.30x | $1.13 Billion |
| 2024 | 12.38% | 2.09% | 2.82x | 2.10x | $3.25 Billion |
| 2025 | 12.97% | 2.11% | 2.78x | 2.21x | $4.10 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Life Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Grocery Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $14,173,591,586
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Corporation (LIFCF) | $143.47 Billion | 18.27% | 1.21x | $495.26 Million |
| Albertsons Companies (ACI) | $2.28 Billion | 20.47% | 10.97x | $6.24 Billion |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) | $16.28 Billion | 5.10% | 1.23x | $32.57 Billion |
| Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) | $2.77 Billion | 58.21% | 7.26x | $2.52 Billion |
| Bim Birlesik Magazalar (BMBRF) | $813.01 Million | 40.75% | 1.62x | $5.01 Billion |
| BMTHF (BMTHF) | $306.68 Million | 3.95% | 1.25x | $60.88 Million |
| Carrefour SA (CRERF) | $10.95 Billion | 11.59% | 3.76x | $8.90 Billion |
| CP ALL Public Company Limited (CVPBF) | $99.82 Billion | 20.97% | 2.74x | $9.06 Billion |
| Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited (DFILF) | $1.76 Billion | 22.92% | 2.11x | $3.57 Billion |
| Dino Polska S.A. (DNOPF) | $5.61 Billion | 25.07% | 0.85x | $11.25 Billion |
| Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) | $1.16 Billion | 0.27% | 1.64x | $317.96 Million |