J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.42 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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KAR:JDWS J D W Sugar Mills Ltd KAR:JDWS
75 GF Score
Price ₨907.53
GF Value ₨752.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is J D W Sugar Mills EV-to-EBITDA?

J D W Sugar Mills KAR:JDWS -0.79% 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.42 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨752.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks better than 69.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, J D W Sugar Mills's enterprise value is ₨140,391 Mil. J D W Sugar Mills's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨21,880 Mil. Therefore, J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:JDWS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72   Med: 5.46   Max: 23.39
Current: 6.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of J D W Sugar Mills was 23.39. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 5.46.

KAR:JDWS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.06% of 1642 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07 vs KAR:JDWS: 6.42

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-02), J D W Sugar Mills's stock price is ₨907.53. J D W Sugar Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨162.280. Therefore, J D W Sugar Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.59.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


J D W Sugar Mills  (KAR:JDWS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

J D W Sugar Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=907.53/162.280
=5.59

J D W Sugar Mills's share price for today is ₨907.53.
J D W Sugar Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨162.280.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


J D W Sugar Mills EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


J D W Sugar Mills EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

J D W Sugar Mills Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.61 3.78 2.84 2.45 4.68

J D W Sugar Mills Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 5.56 4.68 4.59 6.62 6.51

KAR:JDWS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


KAR:JDWS
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J D W Sugar Mills EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

J D W Sugar Mills's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=140390.617/21879.821
=6.42

J D W Sugar Mills's current Enterprise Value is ₨140,391 Mil.
J D W Sugar Mills's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨21,880 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.42 mean?
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.42 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 23.39. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #508 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.42 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 23.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 6.42 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #508 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #508 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts J D W Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 6.42 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 23.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 9.07, J D W Sugar Mills has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.42 is 29.2% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.42, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.46. 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 ₨752.44, compared to a current price of ₨907.53 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.42, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 29.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.42 as of Aug. 02, 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 ₨907.53 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨752.44. GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.42 (18% above median its 10-year median of 5.46)
  • GF Value™: ₨752.44 vs. price of ₨907.53 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#508 of 1642)

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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