J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS 73 Operating Margin % is 11.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.10. 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 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks better than 79.86% on this metric.
J D W Sugar Mills Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 11.1 Max: 17.91
Current: 12.83
KAR:JDWS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.86% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs KAR:JDWS: 12.83
J D W Sugar Mills's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
J D W Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
J D W Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 11.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.10. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 17.91. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #393 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Operating Margin % of 11.22% is near median its 10-year median of 11.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 17.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 11.22% is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #393 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #393 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 11.22% is 113.3% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 17.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.10 vs. the industry median of 5.26, 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % of 11.22% is 113.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Operating Margin % is 11.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.10. 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 Operating Margin % is 11.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.10 and 113.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Operating Margin % is 11.22% 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:
Operating Margin %: 11.22% (near median its 10-year median of 11.10)
GF Value™: ₨672.77 vs. price of ₨929.58 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#393 of 1951)
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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