J D W Sugar MillsKAR:JDWS 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 0.36. 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 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, J D W Sugar Mills ranks better than 75.35% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:JDWS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of J D W Sugar Mills was 0.83. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.36.
KAR:JDWS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.35% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs KAR:JDWS: 0.26
During the past 12 months, J D W Sugar Mills's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of J D W Sugar Mills was 55.40% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 22.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
J D W Sugar Mills Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
J D W Sugar Mills Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
J D W Sugar Mills Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
J D W Sugar Mills's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, J D W Sugar Mills' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #246 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is J D W Sugar Mills' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
J D W Sugar Mills' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 0.87 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #246 out of 998 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, J D W Sugar Mills ranks #246 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places J D W Sugar Mills in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. J D W Sugar Mills' value of 0.87 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, J D W Sugar Mills' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. J D W Sugar Mills's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.87 is 100% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on J D W Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J D W Sugar Mills's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 100% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For J D W Sugar Mills (KAR:JDWS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.87 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.87 (142% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: ₨672.77 vs. price of ₨929.58 (38.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#246 of 998)
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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