J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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KAR:JDWS J D W Sugar Mills Ltd KAR:JDWS
74 GF Score
Price ₨951.94
GF Value ₨680.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

J D W Sugar Mills KAR:JDWS 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨680.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks worse than 77.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), J D W Sugar Mills's current share price is ₨951.94. J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨333.70. J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:JDWS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.13   Max: 3.66
Current: 2.85

During the past years, J D W Sugar Mills's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.66. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.13.

KAR:JDWS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.32% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs KAR:JDWS: 2.85

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

J D W Sugar Mills's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨674.490. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₨333.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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J D W Sugar Mills  (KAR:JDWS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

J D W Sugar Mills Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.37 1.58 1.99 2.76

J D W Sugar Mills Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 3.15 3.17 2.76 2.75 2.51

KAR:JDWS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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J D W Sugar Mills Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=951.94/333.70
=2.85

* 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.

J D W Sugar Mills's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, J D W Sugar Mills's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=674.49/330.2130*330.2130
=674.490

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

J D W Sugar Mills Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 145.718 241.018 199.645
201609 158.061 241.428 216.188
201612 166.863 241.432 228.223
201703 171.485 243.801 232.266
201706 164.578 244.955 221.860
201709 163.541 246.819 218.797
201712 152.489 246.524 204.255
201803 151.992 249.554 201.118
201806 157.962 251.989 206.998
201809 147.704 252.439 193.210
201812 139.821 251.233 183.776
201903 129.939 254.202 168.793
201906 171.488 256.143 221.078
201909 173.901 256.759 223.651
201912 178.579 256.974 229.475
202003 170.874 258.115 218.603
202006 175.991 257.797 225.427
202009 190.052 260.280 241.116
202012 183.610 260.474 232.770
202103 194.781 264.877 242.827
202106 221.278 271.696 268.936
202109 267.159 274.310 321.605
202112 287.771 278.802 340.836
202203 313.438 287.504 360.000
202206 313.930 296.311 349.848
202209 314.465 296.808 349.857
202212 308.949 296.797 343.733
202303 322.593 301.836 352.921
202306 321.910 305.109 348.396
202309 327.141 307.789 350.975
202312 419.607 306.746 451.708
202403 455.499 312.332 481.576
202406 443.760 314.175 466.413
202409 528.182 315.301 553.162
202412 555.639 315.605 581.357
202503 544.578 319.799 562.312
202506 557.029 322.561 570.243
202509 615.633 324.800 625.893
202512 670.826 324.054 683.576
202603 674.490 330.213 674.490

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 mean?
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1115 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 2.85 is 124.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1115 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, J D W Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1115 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 2.85 is 124.4% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.27, J D W Sugar Mills 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,442 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 124.4% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J D W Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨680.51, compared to a current price of ₨951.94 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Jul. 19, 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 J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J D W Sugar Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨951.94 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨680.51. GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (34% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
  • GF Value™: ₨680.51 vs. price of ₨951.94 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1115 of 1442)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:JDWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


J D W Sugar Mills Business Description

Address 17 - Abid Majeed Road, Lahore Cantonment, Lahore, PB, PAK
J D W Sugar Mills Ltd engages in the manufacturing and sale of crystalline sugar, electricity generation, and the management of corporate farms. Its Sugar segment involves the production and sale of crystalline sugar and joint and by-products. The Co-Generation Power segment focuses on power generation and the sale of energy to CPPA-G. The Corporate Farms segment manages corporate farms for the cultivation of sugarcane and small quantities of other crops. The Ethanol segment involves the production and sale of ethanol and by-products. Other projects for energy generation are under construction. However, the paper pulp operation is classified as a disposal group, and the majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Sugar segment. The company operates in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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