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J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS -0.03%75 Debt-to-Equity is 2.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨753.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks worse than 93.93% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 2.32 Max: 5.55
Current: 2.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of J D W Sugar Mills was 5.55. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.32.
KAR:JDWS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.93% of 1745
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KAR:JDWS: 2.38
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
J D W Sugar Mills Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Debt-to-Equity 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.
KAR:JDWS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Debt-to-Equity 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.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1639 out of 1745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Debt-to-Equity too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 is near median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 5.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 2.38 is 480.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1639 out of 1745 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 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1639 out of 1745 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 2.38 is 480.5% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.83 to 5.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,745 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.38 is 480.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.32. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨753.69, compared to a current price of ₨907.28 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 480.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.38 as of Jun. 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 ₨907.28 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨753.69.
GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.38 (near median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: ₨753.69 vs. price of ₨907.28 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 480.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1639 of 1745)
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 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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