J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS 73 Gross Margin % is 17.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:JDWS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨672.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks worse than 67.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.53 Med: 14.89 Max: 21.8
Current: 18.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of J D W Sugar Mills was 21.80%. The lowest was 6.53%. And the median was 14.89%.
KAR:JDWS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.14% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs KAR:JDWS: 18.85
J D W Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 17.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for J D W Sugar Mills was 1.50% per year.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
J D W Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 17.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
J D W Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a Gross Margin % of 17.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.89. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 21.80. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1277 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Gross Margin % of 17.40% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 21.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 17.40% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1277 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J D W Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J D W Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #1277 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 17.40% is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 21.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 26.37, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % of 17.40% is 34% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % is 17.40%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 14.89. 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 ₨672.77, compared to a current price of ₨929.58 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.40%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 34% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. J D W Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Gross Margin % is 17.40% as of Mar. 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 ₨929.58 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨672.77.
GuruFocus considers J D W Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JDWS:
Gross Margin %: 17.40% (17% above median its 10-year median of 14.89)
GF Value™: ₨672.77 vs. price of ₨929.58 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1277 of 1902)
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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