J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS 73 Net Margin % is 4.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 4.67. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks better than 72.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 4.67 Max: 10.43
Current: 7.74
KAR:JDWS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.39% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs KAR:JDWS: 7.74
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
J D W Sugar Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Net 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.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) has a Net Margin % of 4.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #539 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Net Margin % too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Net Margin % of 4.65% is near median its 10-year median of 4.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 4.65% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #539 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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' Net Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #539 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts J D W Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 4.65% is 33% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % of 4.65% is 33% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Net Margin % is 4.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.67. 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 Net Margin % is 4.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 33% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Net Margin % is 4.65% 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:
Net Margin %: 4.65% (near median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: ₨672.77 vs. price of ₨929.58 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#539 of 1952)
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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